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ACADEMIC CATALOG

2013-2014


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................................................................. 4

2. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 6

2.1. MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................... 6 2.2. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................. 6 2.3. HISTORY ...................................................................................................................................... 7 2.4. ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 8 2.5. STATEMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 9

3. ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................................................... 10

3.1. FRESHMAN STUDENTS ................................................................................................................ 10 3.2. TRANSFER STUDENTS ................................................................................................................. 12 3.3. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION .......................................................................................................... 13

4. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 17

4.1. TUITION AND FEES ..................................................................................................................... 17 4.2. PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES ................................................................................................ 18 4.3. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES ..................................................................................... 19 4.4. FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS .......................................................................................... 20

5. ACADEMIC POLICIES .................................................................................................................. 30

5.1. ACADEMIC ADVISING ................................................................................................................. 30 5.2. ACADEMIC STANDARDS ............................................................................................................. 31 5.3. ACADEMIC RECORDS AND TRANSCRIPTS ................................................................................... 44 5.4. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 49 5.5. REMEDIAL COURSES .................................................................................................................. 52 5.6. CONCENTRATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 52 5.7. THE MINOR ................................................................................................................................ 52

6. STUDENT SERVICES ..................................................................................................................... 53

6.1. STUDENT ORIENTATION ............................................................................................................. 53 6.2. LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTER ............................................................................................. 53 6.3. COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SERVICES .................................................................................. 54 6.4. COUNSELING SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 54 6.5. CAREER SERVICES ..................................................................................................................... 54 6.6. SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ........................................................................ 55 6.7. TESTING SERVICES ..................................................................................................................... 55 6.8. HEALTH SERVICES ..................................................................................................................... 55 6.9. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE ............................................................................................. 56 6.10. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ......................................................................................................... 56 6.11. STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ............................................................................................ 57 6.12. SPORTS AND RECREATION .......................................................................................................... 57 6.13. PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVICES ............................................................................................. 57 6.14. POSTING POLICY ........................................................................................................................ 57 6.15. STUDENT RESIDENTIAL LIFE ...................................................................................................... 58 6.16. BACTERIAL MENINGITIS POLICY ................................................................................................ 58 6.17. EMERGENCY RESPONSE POLICY ................................................................................................. 58 6.18. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT .................................................................................................... 59 6.19. GRIEVANCE/COMPLAINT PROCEDURE ........................................................................................ 60

7. DEGREE PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................... 62

7.1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ................................................................................................... 62


7.2. GRADUATE PROGRAM ................................................................................................................ 75 7.3. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 78

8. BOARD OF TRUSTEES .................................................................................................................109

8.1. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................109 8.2. UNIVERSITY ADVISORY BOARD ................................................................................................110

9. FACULTY ........................................................................................................................................113


1. ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2013-2014 CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER – 2013

Beginning & Ending: September 3- December 23

August 2013

August 1 Registration begins

August 28-30 Orientation for new students

September 2013

September 2 Labor Day Holiday

September 3 First day of classes

First installment is due for payment plan

September 10 Last day to add courses

September 18 Last day to drop courses without a fee

September 28 Second installment is due

October 2013

October 2 Last day to drop courses with fee

October 28 Third installment is due

November 2013

November 8 Last day to drop a course with a “W”

November 26 Fourth installment is due

November 28-29 Thanksgiving holiday

December 2013

December 2 Spring 2014 registration begins

December 10 Last day of classes

December 11-19 Final Examinations

December 20 Last day to submit final grades

December 23 Official closing of Fall semester


SPRING SEMESTER – 2014

Beginning & Ending: January 13- May 10

January 2014

January 9 – 10 Orientation and Registration

January 13 First day of classes

January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

January 22 Last day to add courses

January 31 Last day to drop courses without a fee

February 2014

February 14 Last day to drop courses with fee

March 2014

March 10-14 Spring Break

March 26 Last day to drop a course with a 'W'

April 2014

April 14 Fall 2014 registration begins

April 18 Easter Holiday (Good Friday)

April 28 Last day of classes

April 29-May 7 Final Examinations

May 2014

May 8 Last day to submit final grades

May 9 Official closing of Spring Semester

May 10 Commencement


2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1. Mission Statement

North American University, as an institution of higher learning, is committed to

providing a nurturing environment for the systematic pursuit of academic

excellence, professional and personal development, responsible citizenship, and

global cultural competency. The University aims to achieve these goals through

instruction, scholarly inquiry, free discussion and dissemination of ideas, and

creative activity.

2.2. Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: Academic and Career-related Learning

Objective 1.1 Foster academic and career-related student learning

Objective 1.2 Attract and nurture highly qualified faculty with career-related

work experience

Objective 1.3 Attract and nurture promising students

Objective 1.4 Provide educational materials and infrastructure that support

career-related student learning

Goal 2: Professional Proficiency

Objective 2.1 Develop a curriculum that helps students excel in their

professional formation

Objective 2.2 Develop a curriculum that is responsive to the needs and

visions of employers

Objective 2.3 Promote life-long learning skills

Objective 2.4 Promote ethical and professional behavior at both individual

and organizational level

Goal 3: Student Centeredness and Personal Development


Objective 3.1 Nurture a student-oriented environment that is responsive to

student needs and career goals

Objective 3.2 Provide academic and social services and support to students

through their stay at the institution

Objective 3.3 Provide educational programs and experiences that promote

global cultural competency and respect for diversity

Goal 4: Engagement with Stakeholders

Objective 4.1 Promote institutional programs and activities to stakeholders

such as students, employers, advisory committee, occupational experts and

community members.

Objective 4.2 Seek input from stakeholders on an ongoing basis in the

development of institutional plans and programs.

Goal 5: Good Stewardship

Objective 5.1 Manage resources entrusted with the University with

responsibility by maintaining the effectiveness and efficiency of programs,

services, and operations throughout the University.

2.3. History

North American University is owned and operated by the Texas Gulf

Foundation (TGF), a non-profit educational organization founded on April 7,

2007, and located in Houston, Texas. The main purpose of the TGF is to establish

superior higher education institutions. Toward this goal, the TGF Board of

Trustees established the Texas Gulf Institute (TGI) and the Gulf Language

School. These institutes started operation in September 2007.

The Texas Gulf Institute submitted an application for a certificate of authority to

offer Bachelor of Science degrees to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating

Board (THECB) on January 20, 2009. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating

Board unanimously approved that a Certificate of Authority be granted to TGI

on October 29, 2009.


The TGI submitted an application for accreditation to the Accrediting Council for

Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) on October 16, 2009. The ACICS

council has awarded the TGI an initial grant of accreditation to offer certificate

programs through December 31, 2013. On June 16, 2010, the TGI applied to the

ACICS for inclusion of its bachelor’s degree programs in accreditation. The

application was approved on July 2, 2010.

With the addition of Bachelor of Science degree programs, the Texas Gulf

Institute evolved into North American College. The name change was approved

by the ACICS on August 16, 2010, and by the THECB on September 10, 2010.

North American College applied to FAFSA to award Federal Financial Aid on

September 24, 2010. The application was approved on January 30, 2011.

North American College was granted to offer M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

by ACICS and THECB starting in Fall 2013. With the addition of Master degree

program, the North American College name change application to North

American University was approved by the ACICS on August 29, 2013.

2.4. Accreditation and Certifications

1. North American University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for

Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accreditation agency

recognized by the United States Department of Education, to award

certificates, diplomas, and Bachelor’s degrees.

ACICS

750 First Street, NE

Suite 980

Washington, DC 20002

http://www.acics.org

2. North American University is approved by the Texas Higher Education

Coordination Board and Texas Workforce Commission to award certificates,

diplomas, and Bachelor’s degrees.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

1200 E. Anderson Ln.

Austin, TX 78752

http://www.thecb.state.tx.us


3. North American University is a member of Career Colleges and Schools of

Texas.

Career Colleges and Schools of Texas

823 Congress Avenue

Suite 230

Austin, TX 78701

http://www.ccst.org

2.5. Statements

As a private, non-profit and non-denominational institution, the North American

University works to maintain a positive campus environment that promotes

affirmative action, diversity, and equal access to all. Some printed materials must

carry statements that reflect our commitment to this mission and our compliance

with certain legal guidelines.

The following statements are approved by the Executive Committee and

maintained by the Human Resource Office and Office of the President. Any

questions regarding these statements should be directed to the Human Resources

Office at 832 230 5553.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The North American University provides equal treatment and opportunity to all

persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,

disability, veteran status or sexual orientation except where such distinction is

required by law. This statement reflects compliance with Titles VI and VII of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and all

other federal and state regulations.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Persons with disabilities who desire accommodations should contact the Human

Resource Office at 832 230 5553.


3. ADMISSIONS

Admission to North American University (NAU) is based on criteria such as

academic achievement and academic preparation. The Admissions Office

recommends campus tours and class visits as a means to experience the

University’s academic and physical environment. All initial inquiries to the

University should be made to the Admissions Office in writing to 3203 N. Sam

Houston Pkwy. W. Houston, TX 77038 or by calling 832-230-5555. North

American University is committed to recruit a diverse, vibrant student body

from across the country and around the globe.

Application Deadline:

Fall Semester: August 30th

Spring Semester: January 10th

3.1. Freshman Students

High school graduates who have not attended university before are considered

entering freshmen – even if they received university credit from accredited

institute of higher education while in high school through dual credit, AP or IB

programs. Transfer students with fewer than 15 hours of university credit from

an accredited institute of higher education also must meet admission

requirements for entering freshmen. North American University requires

prospective freshman students to submit the following credentials:

1. A completed application form.

2. A nonrefundable application fee ($0 resident, $100 international).

3. High school transcript (official or certified), or diploma (official or

certified) or GED Score.

4. All students must show proof of English proficiency through one of the

following ways:

i. Students who have graduated from an accredited high school in

US or earned a degree from an accredited college or university

in US.

ii. TOEFL (500 PBT, 173 CBT, 61 IBT).

iii. IELTS (overall band score of 5.0).


iv. Students who have completed (Freshman Composition) with a

grade of "C" or better.

v. Students who have completed a degree or high school diploma

in an English speaking country (Australia, Canada [Except

Quebec], Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom

[England, Northern Ireland, Scotland Wales]).

vi. Students who have successfully completed or tested out from

the advanced level in the Gulf Language School Intensive

English Program.

vii. Students with scores in the following tests: SAT Critical Reading

(450); ACT English (17); GCE, GCSE, IGCSE (C in English

Language); WASC, KCSE, SSCE (C in English language).

viii. Two-month remedial courses for GLS graduates:

International students graduated from Gulf Language School

(GLS) in the middle of the semester (Fall or Spring) have an

opportunity to start undergraduate program at North American

University (NAU). These students must take necessary course

work to preserve their full time student status.

5. All students must meet one of the following criteria:

i. Meet the TSI* (Texas Student Initiative) requirements.

ix. Combined SAT score of 700 (Mathematics and Reading). The

score should be obtained within last five years.

ii. Composite ACT score of 14. The score should be obtained

within last five years.

iii. Accuplacer Test score of Mathematics 40, Reading 45, and

Writing 4.

iv. Students in the top 50% of their graduating class will be

admitted automatically. The transcript and/or a letter from the

school counselor should prove the class rank.

v. Approval from special case committee

*Texas student initiative exemption/waiver requirements can be found at

www.thecb.state.tx.us

All documents in a foreign language should be translated into English.


3.2. Transfer Students

North American University requires prospective transfer students to submit the

following credentials:

1. A completed application form.

2. A nonrefundable application fee ($0 resident, $100 international)

3. Official transcript(s) from each previous institution attended. Failure to

submit official transcripts from one or more of the previously attended

institutions may result in dismissal from the University. International

university transcripts require a course-by-course evaluation, with a

calculated U.S. equivalent grade point average, through a member of the

National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NAUES).

4. All students must show proof of English proficiency through one of the

following ways:

i. Students who have graduated from an accredited high school in

US or earned a degree from an accredited university or

university in US.

ii. TOEFL (500 PBT, 173 CBT, 61 IBT).

iii. IELTS (overall band score of 5.0).

iv. Students who have completed (Freshman Composition) with a

grade of "C" or better.

v. Students who have completed a degree or high school diploma

in an English speaking country (Australia, Canada [Except

Quebec], Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom

[England, Northern Ireland, Scotland Wales]) .

vi. Students who have successfully completed the advanced level

in the Gulf Language School Intensive English Program (this

includes students who have tested above the advanced level in

the Gulf Language School Diagnostic test).

vii. Students with scores in the following tests: SAT Critical Reading

(450); ACT English (17); GCE, GCSE, IGCSE (C in English

Language); WASC, KCSE, SSCE (C in English language)

All documents in a foreign language should be translated into English.


3.2.1. Transfer Credit

Developmental or vocational course work is not accepted for transfer credit for

an undergraduate degree, but is taken into consideration for decisions regarding

college readiness. Transferable coursework with grades of “C-” or above is

accepted for transfer credit. North American University allows for a maximum of

66 credit hours to be transferred from other institutions and/or credit by exam

toward Bachelor’s degree programs. The transferable courses for which transfer

credit is awarded will be determined by the department chairs. The student can

appeal the determination of the department chair by submitting an appeal form

to the Vice President of Academic Affairs who will give the final decision on the

matter.

Transfer credits are counted in the calculation of credit hours attempted and

credit hours earned toward successful course completion percentage and

maximum time frame allowed.

3.2.2. Testing for College Readiness

North American University requires all incoming undergraduate students to take

one of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exams (ASSET, THEA, ACCUPLACER,

COMPASS) to determine their current academic levels in mathematics, reading,

and writing before course enrollment. Students who fail one or more sections of

these exams will be required to take and successfully complete appropriate

remedial courses in the subjects that they failed. North American University

administers the ACCUPLACER exam.

3.3. Credit by Examination

North American University accepts credit transfer through credit by examination

in AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) programs, and

CLEP (College Level Examination Program). The maximum number of credit

hours the University will grant by examination is 30. Students must complete a

Request for Credit by Examination Form to receive credit by examination.


3.3.1. Advanced Placement

North American University recognizes the efforts of high school students who

take Advanced Placement (AP) tests. Students earning a score of three or higher

on AP examinations sponsored by the University Board will receive university

credit, provided the student takes the examination prior to university

enrollment.

The following table lists AP courses and examinations, the semester credit hours

that can be earned, and the NAU course equivalent.

AP Exam Credit hours

NAU course equivalent

English Language and Composition 3 ENGL 1311

English Literature and Composition 3 ENGL 1312

Art History 3 ARTS 1311

Music, Listening and Literature 3 ARTS 1311

Studio Art - drawing portfolio 3 ARTS 1311

Studio Art - 2D Design 3 ARTS 1311

Studio Art - 3D Design 3 ARTS 1311

Calculus AB 3 MATH 2314

Calculus BC 6 MATH 2314 & 2315

Calculus AB sub-score for the Calculus BC exam

3 MATH 2314

Statistics 3 MATH 1312

Biology 4 BIOL 1411 or GEOL 1411

Chemistry 4 CHEM 2411 or GEOL 1411

Computer Science A 3 TEAP 1311

Computer Science AB 6 TEAP 1311 & COMP 1411

Environmental Science 4 GEOL 1411

Physics B 4 PHYS 2411 or GEOL 1411

Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism) 4 PHYS 2412 or GEOL 1411

Physics C (Mechanics) 4 PHYS 2411 or GEOL 1411

Economics - Macroeconomics 3 ECON 2311


AP Exam Credit hours


Economics - Microeconomics 3 ECON 2312

Government and Politics - Comparative

3 GOVT 2311

Government and Politics - U.S. 3 GOVT 2311

History – European 3 HIST 1311 or HIST 2313

History - U.S. 6 HIST 1311 & HIST 2312

History – World 3 HIST 1311

Human Geography 3 GEOG 2311 or PHIL 1311

Psychology 3 PSYC 2311 or HIST 1311

3.3.2. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program

The University recognizes the IB Diploma Program. IB (HL) scores sent to the

University will be carefully reviewed for credit. Students who receive an IB

diploma and receive scores of 4, 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level (HL) examinations

will be awarded a minimum of 24 semester credit hours. Students who have not

received an IB diploma may apply for credit on an individual course-by-course

basis. A copy of the official IB transcript must be submitted to the Office of

Admissions to receive transfer credit.

The following table lists IB examinations, the semester credit hours that can be

earned, and the NAU course equivalent.

IB examination Credit

hours NAU course equivalent

Art/Design 3 ARTS 1311

Biology 4 BIOL 1411

Chemistry 4 CHEM 2411 or GEOL 1411

Computer Science/ Computing Studies 3 TEAP 1311

Dance 3 ARTS 1311

Economics 3 ECON 2311

English - A1 6 ENGL 1311 & 1312

Film 3 ARTS 1311


IB examination Credit

hours NAU course equivalent

Geography 3 GEOG 2311 or HIST 1311

History 3 HIST 1311

History of the Americas 3 HIST 1311

Management 3 MNGT 2311

Mathematics 3 MATH 1311

Mathematic Studies 3 MATH 1311

Music 3 ARTS 1311

Physics 4 PHYS 2411 or GEOL 1411

Psychology 3 PSYC 2311 or HIST 1311

Theater Arts 3 ARTS 1311

Visual Arts 3 ARTS 1311

3.3.3. College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The University awards university credit for most College Level Examination

Program (CLEP) subject examinations. The following table lists CLEP subject

examinations, the semester credit hours that can be earned, and the NAU course

equivalent.

CLEP subject examination Credit hours


Calculus with elementary functions 3 MATH 2314

College Algebra 3 MATH 1311

Mathematics 3 MATH 1311

Pre-calculus 3 MATH 1313

Trigonometry 3 MATH 1311

General Biology 4 BIOL 1411

General Chemistry 4 CHEM 2411 or GEOL 1411

American Government 3 GOVT 2311

History of the United States I 3 HIST 1311

History of the United States II 3 HIST 2312

Human Growth and Development 3 EDUC 2312

Introductory Psychology 3 HIST 1311 or PSYC 2311


CLEP subject examination Credit hours


Introductory Sociology 3 HIST 1311 or SOCI 2311

Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 2311

Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON 2312

Western Civilization I 3 HIST 1311 or HIST 2313

Western Civilization II 3 HIST 1311 or HIST 2313

4. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Attending North American University represents a significant investment in the

future of students. Like all investments, there is a financial aspect to consider.

The Office of Financial Aid is at your service during the financial planning phase

of your time at NAU.

4.1. Tuition and Fees

4.1.1. Degree Programs

PER SEMESTER TUITION

Per credit hour for 1-11 credits : $ 550

Tuition for 12-18 credit hours : $5,725

Per credit hour for 19 or more credits : $ 375

PER SEMESTER FEES

Department Fee : $35

Course with Lab Fee : $50

Library Fee : $35

Student Service Fee : $55

Computer and Internet Fee: $75

Health Service Fee : $25

Health Insurance Fee : $452 (For International Students only)


OTHER SEMESTER FEES

Late Registration Fee : $30

Late Add/Drop Fee : $30

Withdrawal Fee : $30

Late Payment Fee : $25

ONE-TIME STUDENT FEES

Application Fee : $ 0 Resident

Application Fee : $100 International

TSI Exam Fee : $ 35

Graduation Fee : $ 50

SAMPLE APPROXIMATE COST per SEMESTER

Tuition (12-18 hours) $5,725

Fees $ 225

Room $1,300

Meal Service $1,550

Books & Supplies $ 600

TOTAL $9,400

4.2. Payment of Tuition and Fees

A student cannot complete registration and attend classes unless cleared by the

Office of the Registrar. Payment of all tuition and fees is required to complete

registration and attend classes. When a student completes registration through

the registrar, appropriate tuition and fee charges are generated automatically and

applied to the student’s account. It is the student’s responsibility to read and

understand the payment plan policy and visit the business office or access

student portal to see her account balance and due dates.

The University offers a payment plan to help students pay for tuition and fees.

Only students in good academic and financial standing, and those without

pending charges, may take advantage of this plan. A student must make an

appointment with the business office to develop their individual deferred


payment plan. Payments can be made by check, money order, or credit card at

NAU Cashier’s Office.

Payments may also be mailed to NAU Cashier’s Office:

NAU Cashier’s Office

3203 N Sam Houston Pkwy W.

Houston, TX 77038

Please write your NAU ID number in the memo section of your check. Students

must pay close attention to payment deadlines to avoid late fees. The following

fees may apply:

Late Payment Fee : $25 (for each late payment)

NSF (Nun-Sufficient Fund) Fee : $25 (for returned checks)

Payment Plan Enrollment Fee : $50

4.3. Cancellation and Refund Policies

4.3.1. Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be made to any student who withdraws from courses prior to

or by the first day of class.

4.3.2. Refund Policy

North American University strictly enforces the refund guidelines set by the

Texas Higher Education Coordination Board. Class days refer to the number of

calendar days the institution normally meets for classes, not the days a particular

course meets.

All “drop or withdrawal” actions must be submitted by the student in writing to

the Office of the Registrar. A student who drops a course on or before the first

class day will get a full refund for the tuition and fees applicable to the course. A

refund for students who withdraw from the University or a course is calculated

based on the following schedule:


SCHEDULE PERCENTAGE REFUNDED

Prior to or on the first class day 100%

Between the second and 15th class days 70%

Between the 16th and 20th class days 25%

After the 20th class day None

Refund checks will be sent to the student’s permanent mailing address (as

recorded with the Office of the Registrar) within 14 calendar days.

Those withdrawing students receiving any form of financial aid should also

consult with the Return to Title IV policy. This policy provides information about

how the students should return financial aid funds for unearned credit.

4.4. Financial Aid and Scholarships

North American University offers various opportunities to increase the

accessibility of the University’s educational programs to all qualified students.

NAU is committed to helping students and their families find sources of

financial aid such as scholarships, grants and loans.

4.4.1. Office of Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid helps students with financial planning at NAU. The

services of the Office of Financial Aid include but are not limited to:

Assisting students with various financial aid sources including federal

financial aid.

Organizing Financial Aid Workshops for interested candidates to

increase their awareness of all financial support available to them.

Helping students apply for financial aid and fulfill the requirements

for continuation of aid.

Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid to learn how they can seek

financial aid and/or find scholarships.


4.4.2. Federal Financial Aid

North American University participates in the Federal Student Aid (FSA)

program offered by the US Department of Education. Need-based aid is

provided to students in the form of grants and loans. To receive federal financial

aid a student needs to apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student

Aid). Students who add the school code for North American University which is

041795 on their application can become eligible to receive federal grants and

loans. Students should be enrolled as full-time to be considered for full financial

aid and be on track of satisfactory academic progress.

The Pell grant program provides up to $5,650 in the academic year 2013-14 to

students with need. In addition, subsidized and unsubsidized federal direct

loans are available to students in varying amounts depending on student’s

dependency status and year in the undergraduate program he/she is enrolled in.

Federal financial aid is open for application throughout the academic year of

2013-14. For more information about federal student aid, please contact the

Office of Financial Aid.

4.4.3. University Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships are available for qualified freshman and transfer

students. Scholarship recipients must meet all University requirements for

regular admission in the fall and spring semester for eligibility. Full-time

students (12 credits or more per semester) may qualify for scholarships toward

their tuition as outlined in the table below. Part-time students may be granted a

prorated scholarship amount if available. Students will be responsible for all

other expenses such as application and school fees.

In addition, please note:

The total amount of scholarship money awarded may vary.

Availability of scholarships may be limited and be awarded on a first-

come, first-served basis.

NAU has the right to terminate a student’s scholarship at any time

without prior notice.


Application Procedure University Scholarships:

All incoming students are placed into one of the five University scholarship

(NAU, Provost, President, Board, or Foundation Scholarship) groups depending

on their previous academic achievements. All students are also qualified to

receive academic achievement scholarships (Level 1 through 4) based on their

University scholarship group.

In addition, the University offers other institutional merit based scholarships

including asset scholarships (Level 1-3), International Diversity Scholarships

(Level 1 and 2) and Exceptional Merit Scholarship for International Students.

Students must submit supporting documents to qualify for these University

scholarships. Applications missing supporting documents may not receive full

consideration.

Not all students are eligible for all of the scholarship programs offered at NAU.

Please read the details of each scholarship program below.

University Scholarship Application Deadlines:

August 30 for Fall 2013

January 13 for Spring 2014

FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS

The following tables show the Freshman Scholarships in detail.


2013-14 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR U.S. RESIDENTS

Title: Foundation sch. Type: Merit Award: $7,000

# of awardees: All qualifying students entering in 13-14 academic year

Eligibility Criteria:

Freshmen: SAT 1250 (Math + Reading) or, ACT (Composite) 28

or Top 1% class rank AND SAT 1150 (Math + Reading) or Top 1% class rank AND ACT 25 (Composite)

Transfer students: 3.50 CGPA in both overall and transferable courses AND 50 transferrable credits

Requirement to Renew:

Minimum of 3.50 CGPA each year (for 4 years). Failure to satisfy the CGPA requirement will result in student being demoted to a lower scholarship level.

Title: Board sch. Type: Merit Award: $6,000








Title: President sch. Type: Merit Award: $5,000








Title: Provost sch. Type: Merit Award: $4,000




or Top 25% class rank or award in international/national/state academic competition




Title: NAU sch. Type: Merit Award: $3,000



Freshmen: All enrolled students



Academic good standing each year Failure to satisfy the CGPA requirement will result in student loosing this scholarship.


Title: Academic Achievement Scholarship - Level 1

Type: Merit

Award: $4,000



Freshmen & Transfer: Entering students who are Foundation Scholarship recipients

Current Students 3.50 CGPA at the end of each year

Requirement to Renew: 3.50 CGPA each year


Type: Merit

Award: $3,000



Freshmen & Transfer: Entering students who are Board Scholarship recipients

Current Students 3.00 - 3.49 CGPA at the end of each year



Type: Merit

Award: $2,000



Freshmen & Transfer: Entering students who are President or Provost Scholarship recipients




Type: Merit

Award: $1,000



Freshmen & Transfer: Entering students who are NAU Scholarship recipients



Title: Asset scholarship - level 1 # of awardees: Select essays (based on available amount) Award: $2,000

Type: Merit

Eligibility Criteria for Freshmen: Students entering in 2013-2014 academic year who submit an essay

Requirement to Renew: Academic good standing each year

Title: Asset scholarship - level 2 # of awardees: Select essays (based on available amount) Award: $1,000

Type: Merit



Title: Asset scholarship - level 3 # of awardees: Select essays (based on available amount) Award: $500

Type: Merit




2013-14 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONALS

Title: Foundation sch. Type: Merit Award: $7,000




or, exemplary merit displayed through international or national competitions, reference letters, certificates, credentials, national exam ranking, English proficiency, local competitions, artistic talent, etc.




Title: Board sch. Type: Merit Award: $6,000




or, outstanding merit displayed through international or national competitions, reference letters, certificates, credentials, national exam ranking, English proficiency, local competitions, artistic talent, etc.




Title: President sch. Type: Merit Award: $5,000




or, remarkable merit displayed through international or national competitions, reference letters, certificates, credentials, national exam ranking, English proficiency, local competitions, artistic talent, etc.




Title: Provost sch. Type: Merit Award: $4,000




or, noteworthy merit displayed through international or national competitions, reference letters, certificates, credentials, national exam ranking, English proficiency, local competitions, artistic talent, etc.




Title: NAU sch. Type: Merit Award: $3,000



Freshmen: All enrolled students



Academic good standing each year Failure to satisfy the CGPA requirement will result in student loosing this scholarship.


Title: Academic achievement sch. - level 1

Type: Merit

Award: $4,000



Freshmen & Transfer: Entering students who are Foundation Scholarship recipients

Current Students 3.50 CGPA at the end of each year



Type: Merit

Award: $3,000



Freshmen & Transfer: Entering students who are Board Scholarship recipients




Type: Merit

Award: $2,000



Freshmen & Transfer: Entering students who are President or Provost Scholarship recipients




Type: Merit

Award: $1,000



Freshmen & Transfer: Entering students who are NAU Scholarship recipients



Title: International diversity sch. - level 1

# of awardees: First two students from each country on a first-come first-served basis; awarded upon registration

Award: $5,000

Type: Merit


Freshmen & Transfer:

Recipients (students entering in 2013-2014) of President-Int, Provost-Int, or NAU Scholarships who are citizens of countries heavily underrepresented on campus


Title: International diversity sch. - level 2

# of awardees: Next three students from each country on a first-come first-served basis; awarded upon registration

Award: $2,500

Type: Merit


Freshmen & Transfer:

Recipients (students entering in 2013-2014) of President-Int, Provost-Int, or NAU Scholarships who are citizens of countries heavily underrepresented on campus



ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS for FRESHMEN and TRANSFER

STUDENTS

Here are some of the rules and regulations that govern the institutional

scholarships:

1. Each new NAU student is automatically given one of the following

University scholarships depending on student’s high school class rank

and SAT/ACT score as recorded in the student’s University application

package: NAU Scholarship, Provost Scholarship, President Scholarship,

Board Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship. In addition student is

assigned an academic achievement scholarship which ranges from Level 1

to 4 depending on the University scholarship that he/she gets.

2. The University scholarships and academic achievement scholarships are

given for one year and renewed automatically for up to 4 years given the

student meets the minimum requirements to maintain the scholarship.

3. Each year in July, the Scholarships and Grants Committee convenes to

evaluate the scholarship status of each student.

a. For those students who meet the minimum requirements to

maintain their scholarship, their University scholarship is renewed

for another year. In addition, depending on the students’ end of

year CGPA, they may be eligible to receive a higher level of

academic achievement scholarship. Please check the table above to

see the promotion CGPA requirements for academic achievement

scholarships.

b. Those students who do not meet the minimum requirements for

maintaining their current University scholarship level is reduced to

lower level of University scholarship. The academic achievement

scholarship level is also reduced simultaneously.

4. Students will be sent notification letters to their permanent address

regarding the status of their scholarships in early August. Those students

who would like to appeal to the decision of the Scholarships and Grants

Committee should do so through the Office of Financial Aid.


5. Asset Scholarships are only available for freshmen students. The

Scholarship Awarding Committee evaluates the applications each year

and award those US resident students depending on their scholarship

application package.

6. The “Exceptional Merit Scholarship for International Students” is

available for international students only. The scholarship can be renewed

up to four years depending the student satisfies the minimum

requirement to maintain the scholarship. Eligibility rules and minimum

requirements are given below:

Exceptional Merit Scholarship for International Students

North American University Student Services Office, complying with the

University’s mission to promote global cultural competency, awards the

International Exceptional Merit Scholarship to international freshman students

who demonstrate strong commitment to community service and leadership as

well as possess exceptional talents in art, music, sports, creative writing or

entrepreneurship. The purpose of this scholarship is to create a more vibrant,

diverse and student friendly university environment, therefore awardees are

expected to eagerly and frequently participate and take active role in campus

activities and social events.

All candidates are evaluated by a committee based on the scholarship rubrics

and qualified candidates are awarded the scholarship in various amounts

depending on the evaluation score. This amount can only be used to cover

tuition, housing and dining services provided by University, books purchased

from University bookstore and NAU Health Insurance. However the amount of

all scholarships cannot exceed the total cost of attendance.

The scholarship is renewable every year based on students’ annual performance

and sustained participation in community service, club and social activities

recommended by the Student Services Office. Evaluation for renewals will take

place in July and students will be notified of the decision in early August of each

year.

Application deadline for this scholarship is August 23, 2013. To apply for this

scholarship, students should submit the following documents:


International Exceptional Merit Scholarship application form

Resume demonstrating extensive involvement in community service and

leadership activities, and highlighting exceptional talents

Application essay that describes the level of engagement in community service,

breadth and quality of student’s talents and student’s passion to carry on those

activities on campus

Supporting documents that present the evidence of student’s talents and

achievements

Two letters of recommendation

All applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of the application package.


5. ACADEMIC POLICIES

5.1. Academic Advising

North American University requires all incoming undergraduate students to take

one of the Texas Success Initiative exams (ASSET, THEA, ACCUPLACER,

COMPASS) to determine their current academic levels in mathematics, reading,

and writing before course enrollment. Students who fail one or more sections of

these exams will be required to take and successfully complete appropriate

remedial courses. Students who have met the state university readiness

standards as measured by TAKS, ACT, SAT, or other indicators will be exempt

from this requirement.

Every NAU student is required to meet the academic advisor in their degree

prior to registering for each semester. Students work with advisors to develop a

schedule of courses that will complete their degree requirements. The advisor

and the student discuss educational and career goals, as well as

degree/certificate requirements and opportunities.

Transfer students must meet with the academic advisor of their major program

prior to registering for the first semester. The department chairs determine the

transferable courses list before allowing the transfer students to register for their

first semester

5.1.1. Degree plans and application to graduate

Undergraduate students who have accrued 60 credit hours toward a bachelor’s

degree at North American University must have an approved degree plan on file

in the department of their major, or with their academic advisor. The student and

the academic advisor may modify the plan as needed. A final degree plan is

required for the student to graduate, and no student will be allowed to graduate

without having such a plan approved by the academic advisor. Students are

responsible for tracking their progress and for knowing the University’s policies

and regulations throughout their studies.


5.1.2. Academic regulations for international students

The International Student Office (ISO) administers academic regulations for

international students on student visas. In addition to complying with the

general academic regulations of the University, international students on student

visas are required by law to maintain a full-time status (minimum 12 credit

hours) during fall and spring semesters, and to be progressing toward a degree

from the University. Such students must obtain permission from both the

academic advisor and the ISO before dropping a course, changing programs, or

withdrawing from the University.

Any student who fails to comply with the terms and requirements of the visa

status will not be allowed to enroll in any courses offered by the University until

he or she resolves the issue with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

(USCIS). Students are responsible for keeping their own records and for knowing

the USCIS’s policies and regulations.

5.2. Academic Standards

Course Registration

Students will only be permitted to attend class when they have properly

registered and paid for the course. They must receive permission from an

academic advisor in their degree program prior to registration. However,

students bear ultimate responsibility for all decisions regarding course

registration. Registration dates and deadlines are listed in the academic calendar.

Students may add courses, make section changes or drop courses only during the

time periods specified in the calendar. The Office of the Registrar prepares and

distributes a schedule of classes. The minimum course load requirement for full-

time status in a bachelor’s degree program is 12 credit hours in each regular

semester.

Minimum Class Enrollment

The University reserves the right to discontinue an undergraduate course if

fewer than six students register for that course.


Course Numbers

Courses are identified by subjects and four-digit numbers. The first digit

indicates the course level. A “1” indicates first-year or entry level, a “2” indicates

second year, while “3” and “4” indicate upper-division courses. The second digit

indicates the number of credit hours earned for successful completion of the

course. A “4” indicates that the course includes one credit hour of lab work. The

final two digits indicate the departmental/program sequence. Example: PHYS

1411 stands for a first year Physics course with four credit hours which is the first

in a sequence of Physics courses. This course also includes one credit hour of lab

work.

Credit Hours

The unit of measurement for academic work is the credit hour. One academic

semester credit hour is equal to a minimum course time of:

(A) 15 hours of classroom lecture;

(B) 30 hours of laboratory experience;

(C) 45 hours of externship/practicum

Adding, Dropping, or Changing Courses

Students wishing to make enrollment changes, such as add, drop, change of

section, or change of grading basis (graded, audit, and pass/fail) must follow the

deadlines published in the academic calendar for the current semester. All

changes require the appropriate form, and must be completed in the Office of the

Registrar no later than the published deadline.

For fall and spring semesters, courses officially dropped before the last day to drop

courses with a fee are not recorded on the transcript. The courses dropped before

the last day to drop a course with a 'W' are recorded as “W”, but are not computed

in the GPA.

Grading and Point Equivalents

North American University will utilize the following grade scales and point

equivalents:


Letter Description Point

A Excellent 4.00

A- 3.67

B+ Above average 3.33

B 3.00

B- 2.67

C+ Average 2.33

C 2.00

C- 1.67

D+ Below average 1.33

D 1.00

F Fail 0.00

P Pass

R Repeated course

T Transfer credit

I Incomplete

W Withdrawal

AUD Audit only; no credits earned

The GPA is calculated by adding the total number of grade points earned, then

dividing that number by the total number of hours completed at the University.

Transfer of Credit for Registered Students

Undergraduate students at North American University who would like to enroll

in courses at other accredited institutions applicable to their degree at NAU must

first obtain authorization from the department chair and complete the

corresponding form prior to registration.

Authorization will not normally be granted when a course that the student

wishes to take elsewhere is being offered at the University.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY

Satisfactory progress in attendance and academic work is a requirement for all

students enrolled in North American University (NAU). Federal regulations

require all schools participating in state and federal financial aid programs to

monitor SAP. These standards are applicable to all students attending NAU.


The standards of progress for assessing students include (i) minimum

cumulative grade point average (“CGPA”) requirements (qualitative

component), (ii) minimum semester credit hour completion rate (quantitative

component), and (iii) completion of a degree within a maximum time frame

(quantitative component).

The Office of Financial Aid is responsible for ensuring that all students who

receive federal financial aid are meeting the standards. Office of Financial Aid

may pay Pell grant, loans etc. to an eligible student only after it determines that

the student has met SAP for the payment period.

If a student already has one Bachelor’s degree and is pursuing a second

undergraduate degree, he or she may apply for a Perkins Loan, or Work-Study.

Grant programs are no longer available to someone who has already received an

undergraduate degree.

A. Satisfactory Progress

All students i.e., full-time, part-time, undergraduate and across educational

programs should maintain the following “satisfactory academic progress” in

their course work.

Office of Financial Aid conducts evaluations of student progress based on the

time table below to determine whether the student has met the standards of

satisfactory academic progress in each of the following areas:

Student Progress Frequency

Grade point average (GPA) per semester

Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) per semester

Maximum coursework allowed per semester

Credit hours attempted per academic year

Credit hours earned per academic year

Students who complete their programs in a shorter time framework are subject to

the same criteria based on the percentages of maximum time frame allowable.


Successful Course Completion (based on required CGPA)

Bachelor’s degree program students will be evaluated at the end of each

semester; they must satisfy the required CGPA to continue eligibility for

financial aid as listed below:

Minimum CGPA requirement

0 – 21 credit hours: 1.70



> 60 credit hours: 2.00

In order to apply for graduation, students should have at least 2.00 CGPA within

the time frame allowed complying with satisfactory academic progress.

Semester credit hour completion rate

The maximum time frame is divided into increments of one academic year for

the purpose of determining completion rate. Undergraduate students must

complete, by earning credit hours, the credit hours attempted according to the

completion percentage schedule listed below. Students who have attempted up

to 66 hours must complete one-half of the hours. Students who have attempted

67 to 96 hours must complete 55% of the hours. Students who have attempted 97

to 126 hours must complete 60% of the hours. Students who have attempted 127

to 156 hours must complete 65% of the hours. Students who have attempted 157

to 180 hours must complete 67% of the hours.

The Completion Percentage Schedule

Academic

Year

Credit Hours

attempted

Credit Hours

earned Completion %

1 36 18 50%

2 66 33 50%

3 96 53 55%

4 126 76 60%

5 156 102 65%

6 180 120 67%


Students who cannot satisfy the completion rate for the first academic year will

maintain eligibility for financial aid. Students who do not satisfy the required

completion rate in the following year will be dismissed from financial aid.

Students can apply for federal financial aid anytime during their study at NAU

as long as they are in good standing based on the SAP requirements. If a student

changes his or her major, all previous courses are still considered in the

calculation of completion rate.

Maximum Time Frame

The standard program length is eight semesters for Bachelor’s degree programs

where students must successfully complete 120 credit hours.

The maximum time frame allowed for students to complete a program is 150% of

the normal program length. That means the student should complete the

bachelor’s program in 12 semesters (=150% of 8 semesters) or 180 attempted

credit hours (=150% of 120 credit hours). Students who do not complete the

degree requirements within the maximum time frame allowed will be dismissed

from the school.

Students cannot register 19 credit hours or above per semester without Provost’s

approval. Students must comply with minimum credit hours determined by the

FAFSA to maintain their financial aid eligibility. If a student changes his or her

major, all previous courses are considered in the calculation of maximum time

frame above.

B. Unsatisfactory Progress

Warning

Students who fail to maintain satisfactory academic progress at the end of the

first semester of study (during freshmen year) at NAU are given an academic

warning. The student will be notified of such a decision via email, phone call

and/or letter. Students may not appeal to this decision and no other action by

the student is required. Students placed on academic warning may enroll for

any subsequent semester. If they achieve the required minimum CGPA at the

end of the warning period, they will be returned to good academic standing. If

they do not obtain the required minimum CGPA, they will be placed into


academic probation as explained in the next section. A student on academic

warning qualifies to receive Federal Financial Aid.

Probation

Students who fail to maintain satisfactory academic progress are placed on

academic probation except for those freshmen students (placed on warning as

mentioned above) who are in their first semester of study at the University. The

student falling into probation will be notified of such a decision via email, phone

call and/or letter. The student can appeal academic status with his/her

academic advisor during the first or subsequent meetings as explained below.

The date of the meeting between the advisor and the student, the action taken,

and terms of probation (and academic plan if necessary) will be clearly indicated

in the student's permanent file.

When a student is placed on academic probation, the academic advisor will

counsel the student prior to returning to class. If the advisor determines, based

on the student’s appeal, that

1. The student should be able to meet the SAP standards by the end of the

following semester, the student will be placed on probation without an

academic plan. The student’s progress at the end of that subsequent semester

(as probation status is for one semester only) will be reviewed to determine if

the student is meeting the requirements of satisfactory academic progress

(SAP).

a. If the student is in compliance and satisfies the requirements of the

University’s SAP policy, then the student is removed from

probation status.

b. If the student does not meet the requirements of the University’s

SAP policy then the student will be treated as in case 2 below.

2. The student will require more than one semester to meet progress standards,

the student will be placed on probation and a workable academic plan for the

student will be developed. The student’s progress is reviewed in each

subsequent semester to determine if the student is meeting the requirements

of the academic plan.


A student placed on academic probation may enroll for any subsequent

semesters. If the student achieves the required minimum CGPA at the end of the

probationary period, he/she will be returned to good academic standing. If they

do not obtain the required minimum CGPA, but one of the following holds (i)

their GPA for the most current semester is 2.00 or above, or (ii) the student meets

the requirement of the academic plan developed at the beginning of the most

current semester, then the student is allowed to continue on academic probation

and qualify for further federal financial aid funds. A student who is on

probation may not apply for graduation.

The student’s stance on probationary period does not have any effect on the

calculation of the CGPA and successful course completion percentage.

Students on academic probation at a given semester are eligible for federal

financial aid while they are on probation in the following semester. However, a

student receiving federal financial aid who does not meet CGPA standards at the

end of second year will no longer be eligible for financial aid.

If a students did not successfully complete any courses (receiving grades of all F,

I, and/or W in any given term), federal financial assistance in which the student

may have been scheduled to receive will be terminated. The student may submit

a signed appeal petition to the FA Office explaining why the requirements were

not met. Supporting documentation must be included to verify the situation

(letter from physician, copy of memorial service, police or accident report, etc.)

with the appeal petition. If the student remains in good academic standing with

the University, he/she may still be eligible to continue to attend NAU at his/her

own expense.

Suspension

Students previously on academic probation who fail to achieve the minimum

2.00 GPA in the current semester or fail to meet the requirement of the academic

plan are suspended from the University. Students placed on academic

suspension are not allowed to enroll at NAU for the next semester. NAU will

notify the student of this action and document the student's file accordingly.

NAU may allow a student who has been academically suspended due to

unsatisfactory progress to reenroll after a minimum of one semester. Such


reinstatement does not circumvent the approved refund policy. Suspended

students can be readmitted only once.

Any student whose name appears on the academic suspension list will not be

eligible to receive Title IV financial aid. Academically suspended students must

notify the Office of Financial Aid when they are removed from the academic

suspension list.

C. Transfer credits / Withdrawals / Incompletes / Non-credit remedial courses /

Change of Programs

Transfer Credits

Students may transfer up to 66 credit hours from other accredited institutions

and/or credit by exam toward bachelor degree. Students may only transfer the

courses with a grade of “C-” or above. Transfer credits are counted in the

calculation of the CGPA, credit hours attempted, credit hours earned, toward

successful course completion percentage and maximum time frame allowed.

Transfer student grade level:

0 – 30 transferred credit hours: freshmen

31 – 60 transferred credit hours: sophomore

61 – 66 transferred credit hours: junior

Transfer students may be eligible for ACG, National SMART and TEACH Grant

awards based on their determined transfer student grade level.

Withdrawals

Courses officially dropped before the last day to drop courses with a fee are not

recorded on the transcript. The courses dropped before the last day to drop a

course or withdraw with a 'W' are recorded as “W”, but are not computed in the

GPA and CGPA. This course is considered as an attempted course but not

counted as earned credit in the calculation of course completion percentage for

satisfactory academic progress. Furthermore, attempted course credits are

counted in the maximum time frame.

A student who withdraws from school for an appropriate reason unrelated to the

student’s academic status may request a grade of “Incomplete”.


Incompletes

A faculty member can assign a grade of “I” to a student who has successfully

completed a majority of class work and who has an unavoidable and compelling

reason for not completing the rest of it on schedule. Upon completion of the

work within the next regular (Fall or Spring) semester, the faculty member

awards the student an appropriate letter grade between “A” and “F”. If the

student fails to complete the requirements within this time frame, the ‘I’ becomes

an ‘F’. All ‘I’s must be changed to grades prior to graduation.

Incomplete grade from a course does not affect the CGPA. This course is

considered as an attempted course but not counted as earned credit in the

calculation of course completion percentage for satisfactory academic progress.

Furthermore, the attempted course credits are counted in the maximum time

frame.

If a student fails to meet SAP requirements because of receiving the grade of “I”,

he or she has to pay the cost of attendance until the incomplete grade is changed.

The student is responsible for notifying the Office of Financial Aid that the

incomplete grade has been changed and requesting a re-evaluation of Title IV aid

eligibility.

Repeated Course

A student may repeat a course taken at NAU, provided the original grade was

lower than “B” (3.00). A course may not be repeated at another institution. The

course grade for a repeated attempt will appear on the student’s transcript with

an “R” indicating repeated course and used for computing the CGPA. Each

repeated course is counted toward attempted credit hours but counted only once

as earned credit hours. Furthermore, repeated course credits are counted in the

maximum time frame.

Non-punitive grades

Non-punitive grade from a course does not affect the CGPA (unearned credit).

This course is counted as attempted credit hours and in the maximum time frame

but not used for computing the CGPA.


Non-credit remedial courses

Non-credit remedial courses are counted as attempted credit hours and in the

maximum time frame but not used for computing the CGPA (unearned credit).

Change of Program / Additional Credentials

When a student changes his/her program of study at NAU, credits in previous

program are counted in the calculation of the CGPA, credit hours attempted,

credit hours earned toward successful course completion percentage and

maximum time frame allowed in the new program.

Students seeking additional credentials will be treated as transfer students and

their course credits earned in a previous program will have the same effect of

transfer credit at another institution.

D. Regaining Financial Aid Eligibility and Appeals

The Office of Financial Aid will notify students of their failure to meet the

standards of this policy. Each student is responsible for knowing his/her own

status, whether or not s/he receives this notification. Students may access their

SAP status by contacting the Office of Financial Aid. Students who fail to meet

the standards of this policy may reestablish their financial aid eligibility at NAU

in one of two ways as described below.

1. Reestablishing financial aid eligibility

The student may enroll in classes at their own expense and earn the number of

credit hours for which they are deficient or improve their CGPA and GPA

without financial aid. After successfully obtaining the minimum SAP standards,

students may be reinstated or considered for Pell and campus based funds for

the upcoming semester. For the Stafford and PLUS loans, students may regain

eligibility for entire payment period upon meeting SAP standards.

It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Office of Financial Aid of increase in

GPA and CGPA that meets the minimum SAP standards within the allotted time

frame for awarding aid for the upcoming semester.


2. Appeals

If there were circumstances beyond the student’s control that prohibited the

student from keeping the standards of this policy, and those circumstances are

now resolved, the student may submit a written appeal to the Office of Financial

Aid on the Friday during the first week of class to review their eligibility to

receive financial aid. Appeals received after the last day of schedule adjustment

will not be reviewed unless the student is already enrolled for the term.

Appeals must include a detailed description of the extenuating circumstances

(such as personal illness, illness or death of immediate family, or financial

obligations which require changes in employment that conflict with class

schedules) that occurred during the semester in which the student failed to meet

this policy. The appeal must also include all necessary documentation to support

the existence of the circumstances described and evidence that the circumstances

have been resolved.

Students seeking to reestablish financial aid eligibility remain ineligible to

receive financial aid assistance or deferment of payment until the appeal process

is complete and a decision has been made by the Office of Financial Aid.

Students should be prepared to pay tuition, fees, and other educational expenses

until s/he has been approved to receive financial aid.

3. Leaves of Absence

Students, who have withdrawn or taken a leave of absence and choose to re-

enter into a course, will be placed under the same satisfactory or unsatisfactory

progress status prevailing at the time of the prior withdrawal or leave.

E. Policies for ACG, National SMART and TEACH Grants

NAU’s SAP policy comply with the federal financial aid criteria for different

awards including Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) award, the National

Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART), and

TEACH grant.

ACG award is given to first year and second year undergraduate students who

are Federal Pell Grant recipients. Student must be enrolled at least half-time in a

degree program and have at least a cumulative 3.00 grade point average (CGPA)


on a 4.0 scale as of the end of the first year of undergraduate study to extend the

award to the second year. National SMART Grant is available during the third

and fourth years of undergraduate study to at least half-time students who are

eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and who are majoring in physical, life, or

computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering or a critical foreign

language, or non-major single liberal arts programs. Students must also be

enrolled in the courses necessary to complete the degree program and to fulfill

the requirements of the intended eligible major in addition to maintaining a

CGPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.0 scale in course work required for major.

TEACH Grant is also available for eligible students. In exchange for receiving a

TEACH Grant, students must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need

field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-

income students. As a recipient of a TEACH Grant, student must teach for at

least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program

of study for which student received a TEACH Grant. If the student fails to

complete this service obligation, all amounts of TEACH Grants that the student

received will be converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. You

must then repay this loan to the U.S. Department of Education. You will be

charged interest from the date the grant(s) was disbursed.

Recipients of TEACH grant should sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve and

be enrolled in coursework that is necessary to begin a career in teaching or plan

to complete such coursework. Such coursework may include subject area courses

(e.g. math courses for a student who intends to be a math teacher). These

students should maintain a CGPA of at least 3.25. Transfer students may be

eligible for ACG award, National SMART grant, and TEACH grant based on

their transfer student grade level.


5.3. Academic Records and Transcripts

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of

student educational records including financial information and prevents North

American University from providing that information to any third parties.

Access to student records is limited to students, parents of dependent students,

and authorized school personnel.

(i) A student is defined as “any individual who is or has been in attendance at

an educational institution.”

(ii) Parents of dependent student is defined as:

(a) The term “dependent” means ––

(1) a qualifying child, or

(2) a qualifying relative.

(b) The term “dependent” does not include an individual who is not a citizen

or national of the United States unless such individual is a resident of the

United States or a country contiguous to the United States.

(c) Qualifying child ––

(1) In general

The term “qualifying child” means, with respect to any taxpayer for

any taxable year, an individual ––

(A) who bears a relationship to the taxpayer described in paragraph (2),

(B) who has the same principal place of abode as the taxpayer for more

than one–half of such taxable year,

(C) who meets the age requirements of paragraph (3),

(D) who has not provided over one–half of such individual’s own support

for the calendar year in which the taxable year of the taxpayer begins,

and

(E) who has not filed a joint return (other than only for a claim of refund)

with the individual’s spouse under section 6013 for the taxable year


beginning in the calendar year in which the taxable year of the

taxpayer begins.

(2) Relationship

For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), an individual bears a relationship to

the taxpayer described in this paragraph if such individual is–

(A) a child of the taxpayer or a descendant of such a child, or

(B) a brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister of the taxpayer or a

descendant of any such relative.

(3) Age requirements

(A) In general

For purposes of paragraph (1), an individual meets the requirements of

this paragraph if such individual is younger than the taxpayer

claiming such individual as a qualifying child and–

(i) has not attained the age of 19 as of the close of the calendar year

in which the taxable year of the taxpayer begins, or

(ii) is a student who has not attained the age of 24 as of the close of

such calendar year.

(iii) Authorized school personnel includes, but is not limited to,

“faculty; administrator; board member; support or clerical staff;

attorney; nurse and health staff; counselor; human resources

staff; information systems specialist; school security personnel;

and a contractor, consultant, volunteer or other party to whom

the school has outsourced institutional services or functions.”

Students can choose to restrict the release of directory information by submitting

a formal request to the University to limit disclosure.

Where are complaints filed?

A parent or eligible student may file a written complaint with the Office

regarding an alleged violation under the Act and this part. The Office’s address

is:

Family Policy Compliance Office,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.,

Washington, DC 20202.


Public Information

North American University provides information about the University in

accordance with the provisions of the Act and publishes this information in the

University catalogs. The University considers the following as public information

and may release or publish without the student's consent: Full name; date of

birth, place of birth; major field of study; dates of attendance; degrees, honor and

awards received; most recent educational institution attended; campus address

and telephone number and student assigned e-mail; home address and telephone

number; cell phone number; participation in special academic programs;

participation in recognized student activities; participation in sports.

Transcript Requests

The Transcript of Records or “transcript” is an inventory of the courses taken

and grades earned by a student throughout his/her stay at the University,

including transferred credits from other institutions. The Office of Registrar

issues academic transcripts. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights

and Privacy Act (FERPA), personnel in the Office of Registrar issues transcripts

only upon the written consent of the student. No transcripts will be released

until all University obligations are satisfied.

Transcript requests may be processed as regular or expedited. Regularly

processed transcript requests are finalized within four (4) business days from the

date of request submission. Official transcripts can be requested from the Office

of the Registrar for a cost of $5.00 per copy plus mailing and handling fees of $5.

Official transcript requests from overseas will be charged an additional mailing

fee.

Expedited transcript requests are fulfilled on the business day following the date

of submission request. Requests submitted after 3 pm will be deemed as

submitted on the following working day. The fee for expedited requests is $10

per transcript plus the expedited shipment fee.

Review of Academic Records

Students may inspect and review their educational records based on written

request. Access is given to students within 30 days after the request has been

made. An appropriate administrative official or member of the faculty obtains


the record for the student and remains present while the student reviews the

records.

Students have the right to inspect information in their education records.

Students wishing to review their education records must make written requests

to the appropriate campus official listing the item or items of interest. Students

who believe that their records contain misleading information may challenge the

contents of their education records and request a hearing if the outcome of their

appeal is unsatisfactory. Student education records are handled by the Office of

the Registrar; financial aid and billing related matters are coordinated by the

Office of Financial Aid and the Business Office.

Students may not inspect the following as outlined by the Act: financial

information submitted by their parents; confidential letters and

recommendations regarding admissions, employment or job placement;

education records that include information about another student.

If the campus official's decisions are in agreement with the student’s request, the

appropriate records will be amended. If not, the student will be notified within a

reasonable period of time that the records will not be amended. If the student

chooses to seek a hearing procedure, he/she must submit a request in writing to

the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The student will be informed of the

date, place, and time of the hearing. Students may present evidence relevant to

the issues. The hearing panels to adjudicate such challenges will be the Vice

President for Academic Affairs, representatives of the Dean of Students and the

corresponding Department Chair. Decisions of the hearing panels are final;

necessary corrections will follow, if necessary.

If the decisions are unsatisfactory to the student, the student may initiate a

grievance policy and file complaints with the Family Education Rights and

Privacy Act Office (FERPA), Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20201

and the accrediting body at:

ACICS

750 First Street, NE Suite 980



Academic Awards and Honors

North American University bestows Honors to undergraduate students as

recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Every student achieving the

required proficiency will be granted to Academic Honors and Awards. North

American University recognizes academic achievement and celebrates the

accomplishments of students with exceptional awards.

President’s Honor Roll

Students in these categories are awarded every semester based on their academic

performance and completed for credit hours:

1. President’s Honor Roll with Distinction is based on a 4.000 GPA.

2. President’s Honor Roll is based on a GPA of 3.500-3.999.

3. Honorable Mention is based on a GPA of 3.300-3.499.

Eligibility:

Must be academically in good standing.

Must be full-time student and have earned minimum of 12 credit hours in

the semester.

Excludes pass/fail and satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades.

All grades of "I" must be made up before the honor is given.

Must not have any grade of F or U.

Graduation with Latin Honors

North American University recognizes students with qualifying cumulative

grade point averages by awarding the Latin honors of cum laude, magna cum

laude, and summa cum laude. Honors students also wear a special stole at the

Commencement.

1. Summa Cum Laude “With Highest Distinction” is awarded to candidates whose

cumulative grade-point average is 3.800 or higher.


2. Magna Cum Laude “With Great Distinction” is awarded to candidates whose

cumulative grade-point average is3.600-3.799.

3. Cum Laude “With Distinction” is awarded to candidates whose cumulative

grade-point average is3.300-3.599.

Eligibility:

To graduate with honors, you must have completed a minimum of 60 credits

with a cumulative GPA earned at North American University that meets the

criteria above.

5.4. Degree Requirements

North American University offers three baccalaureate degrees and a master

degree program:

1. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

3. Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education

4. Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Students seeking a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration are required

to complete 120 semester credit hours: 36 credits of general education, 54 credits

of core courses, and 30 credits of electives, 12 of which must be departmental

elective courses.

Students seeking a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science are required to

complete 120 semester credit hours: 36 credits of general education, 54 credits of

core courses, and 30 credits of electives 12 of which must be departmental

elective courses.

For a baccalaureate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, students are

required to complete 120 semester credit hours: 36 credits in general education,

36 credits in education core courses, and 48 credits in concentration core courses

including electives.


For an M.Ed. degree in Educational Leadership, students are required to

complete 36-semester credit hours of the graduate course work. It includes 3-

semester credit hours of 160-clock hours internship.

Students must file the required form for graduation according to the following

schedule:

a. by October 1 for December graduation,

b. by March 1 for May and August graduation.

All financial obligations to the University must be satisfied before the University

can issue a diploma or an official transcript to a student.

5.4.1. General Education Program

The General Education Program provides students with a high-quality education

enabling them to acquire, analyze, interpret, and synthesize information and

knowledge; to communicate effectively in writing and speech; to reason

critically, symbolically, quantitatively and scientifically; to recognize ethical

issues; to appreciate diversity; to utilize information technology effectively; and

to develop artistic skills.

Learning Outcomes: 1. Reason and think critically – A capable critical thinker assesses evidence

thoroughly and applies reasoning skills to draw conclusions and perform

actions.

2. Communicate and collaborate effectively – An effective communicator

and collaborator can interact and work with others using all forms of

communication.

3. Master information and technology literacy – A master of information

and technology literacy recognizes the need for information; and is able to

use technology to obtain, evaluate and present the information.

4. Develop social awareness and assume responsibility – A socially aware

and responsible person possesses an understanding and appreciation of

social and cultural diversity; and contributes to society through

responsible acts while embracing differences.


General Education Courses (36 credit hours) Communications (9 hours)

COMM 1311 Fundamentals of Communication

ENGL 1311 Composition and Rhetoric I

ENGL 1312 Composition and Rhetoric II Mathematics (3 hours) One of the following:

MATH 1311 College Algebra

MATH 1313 Pre-calculus

MATH 2314 Calculus I Natural Sciences (4 hours) One of the following:

GEOL 1411 Earth Science

PHYS 2411 Principles of Physics I

CHEM 2411 Principles of Chemistry

BIOL 1411 General Biology Humanities and Fine Arts (8 hours)

PHIL 1311 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

ETHC 1211 Professional Ethics

ARTS 1311 Art Appreciation Social and Behavioral Science (9 hours) One of the following:

HIST 1311 U.S. History I

HIST 2312 U.S. History II

HIST 2313 Western Civilization

HIST 3314 History of Texas Two of the following:

GOVT 2311 U.S. Government I

GOVT 3312 U.S. Government II

ECON 2311 Principles of Macroeconomics

ECON 2312 Principles of Microeconomics

PSYC 2311 General Psychology

SOCI 2311 Introduction to Sociology

GEOG 2312 Regional Geography of the World Computer (3 hours) One of the following:

TEAP 1311 Computer Literacy

TEAP 1313 Office Applications


5.5. Remedial Courses

The following courses are offered to enable students to enhance their proficiency

in the basic skills areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. These are

developmental courses and, therefore, carry no college credit:

ENGL R300 Basic Writing

ENGL R301 Development of Reading Skills

MATH R300 Fundamentals of Mathematics

Students should pass the remedial courses within one year. Failure to pass the

remedial courses will result in suspension from the University.

5.6. Concentrations

North American University offers students the opportunity to focus on a specific

area within the major. Students may pursue an area of concentration by taking a

planned sequence of courses in the student’s major. Students should consult the

academic advisor of their major to establish a plan that fulfills the necessary

requirements. The area of concentration is officially noted on the student’s

transcript.

5.7. The Minor

The University encourages students to complete a minor, that is, a defined

program of study in a discipline other than the student’s major. A minor must be

at least 18 credit hours, at least 6 of which are upper-division credits. Students

should maintain at least a 2.00 GPA in their minor courses. Students should

consult with the academic advisor of their major for departmental requirements.


6. STUDENT SERVICES

North American University’s Student Services Office (SSO) offers involvement

that will potentially advance student’s confidence and global competence. We

strive to help students to become well diverse, responsible and sustainable to

their personal development. The Student Services Office encourages students to

aspire to be culturally developed, socially competent, and ethically and morally

inclined; through progressive activities, events, programs and seminars.

North American University supports students’ academic, social, and personal

needs so that they can enjoy a productive daily life at the University. Areas of

support include student orientation, the use of library resources, computer and

information services, career and counseling services, services for individuals

with disabilities, the testing center, and student organizations.

6.1. Student Orientation

The Student Services Office, in participation with the Office of the Registrar and

all Administrative, Faculty, Staff members and student volunteers organizes

Orientation for all new incoming students. The new student orientation program

provides important information in regards to academic programs, registration

(class, meal plan, dorms, health insurance, etc.), resources, student services,

career services, counseling services, financial aid, and other aspects of the

university experience. It also encourages student involvement and school spirit.

Students are introduced into the university life at North American University

through new student orientation.

6.2. Library and Resource Center

The North American University Library has numerous resources that include

catalogued books, journals, newspapers, magazines, and electronically accessible

books and periodicals. Students may find information about these resources as

well as academic databases, archives, hours of operation, and borrowing policies

on the library’s website - www.northamerican.edu/academics/library.html.

Electronic resources of the library may be accessed through the computer

workstations in the library or any networked computer with a web browser. A


login ID and password is required for on and off-campus access to online

databases. The librarian is available for scheduled information seminars.

The North American University Resource Center located on the 4th floor of the

Main Building, provides students a work space for all homework and tutoring.

6.3. Computer and Information Services

The Computer and Information Services designs and maintains the university-

wide information system infrastructure, provides services and access to

computational resources for all students.

North American University provides high-performance workstations for the

students in the library, academic resource center and computer labs.

Students are required to get a Student ID and a North American email which will

be authorized during new student orientation, which is at the beginning of the

Fall and Spring semesters. Students must have a student ID for proper student

identification. The North American email address is to assure that important

information is guaranteed to be received from the University to the student.

6.4. Counseling Services

Students are eligible for comprehensive counseling services most of which are

free. If any student is struggling with an issue there are many outlets that may

help with the problem(s). Students should contact the Student Services Office to

obtain more detailed information about services and to schedule individual

appointments. In case of imminent danger, call 911.

6.5. Career Services

The Student Services Office helps students pursue their academic and personal

goals during and after university education.

The Career Service is established to help develop students to work in a

professional and morally ethical work environment. We want our students to be

happy and well gratified related to their professional and career oriented goals.


Life after graduation is extremely important to our students and to North

American University. We strive to prepare our students for the “real world”.

Professional and personal development is our main responsibility in Student

Services Office.

6.6. Services for Individuals with Disabilities

North American University is committed to providing equal educational

opportunities and full participation for students with disabilities. Reasonable

accommodations can be arranged enabling students with qualified disabilities to

participate in and benefit from all educational programs and activities at North

American University. This also applies to their academic classes.

You must present a formal document stating that you are an individual student

with disabilities and signed by your doctor.

Persons with disabilities who desire accommodations should contact the Dean of

Students in the Student Services Office at (832) 230- 5555 by the third week of the

beginning of each semester.

6.7. Testing Services

North American University provides comprehensive testing services for

students. The testing services staff is committed to providing a professional

environment and a high quality of support services.

The ACCUPLACER test offered by North American University is an approved

academic skills test for first-time-in-university students. The purpose of

ACCUPLACER test is to provide students with useful information about

academic skills in Math, Reading, and Writing. The results of the assessment, in

conjunction with academic background, goals, and interests, are used by

academic advisors and counselors to determine a student’s course selection.

6.8. Health Services

North American University is equipped with staff members that have their CPR ,

First Aid and AED Certification. If an emergency arises please notify the closest


staff member and or security personnel. Please be advised that these staff

members and security are equipped to handle minor emergencies and give

health-related information or may be able to direct you to the appropriate person

regarding health information. All international students taking one or more

credit hours are required to purchase the University’s health insurance. Failure

to purchase the University’s health insurance may subject the students to not be

able to register for classes. North American University health insurance is not

mandatory for domestic students, but is highly recommended, especially if the

student has no form of health insurance.

6.9. International Student Office

The International Student Office (ISO) serves all incoming and currently enrolled

international students at North American University. The ISO assists students in

maintaining their legal status in the United States, provides support for their

dependents, and promotes interaction with and integration into the North

American University community.

6.10. Student Organizations

The Student Services Office offers leadership, recreational, social, and cultural

opportunities that enhance the student’s educational experience. Students are

encouraged to start and/or join student organizations. A student organization is

an organization formed and governed by students enrolled at North American

University and is registered with the Student Services at NAU. There are many

student organizations on campus. NAU believes these organizations are crucial

to student engagement and retention.

The development and maintenance of organizations constructs and contains

student leaders that develop into responsible citizens and accountable adults.

Student organizations regulate rules and responsibilities that enhance student’s

personal growth, therefore generating liable societal grownups. We promote the

development of new clubs and organizations, to help promote any student’s

interests.


6.11. Student Activities and Events

North American University promotes their efforts to social awareness by

providing students with diverse events and activities that stimulates differences

among the masses; such as dissimilar beliefs, values and morals.

We provide cultural events that inspire students to communicate with dissimilar

ethnic groups, race and nationalities; thus promoting diversity among our

student body. Our social events produce personal development by contributing

an abundance of personalities in a particular situation, which progresses the

personal growth of our student body.

6.12. Sports and Recreation

To sustain a healthy lifestyle we promote physical activity to students, therefore

creating a healthy and pertinent routine that students can incorporate into their

lives and generate vigorous habits that they maintain in the advancement of their

lives.

6.13. Parking and Shuttle Services

North American University has adopted a parking policy to create an orderly

traffic flow and equitable parking conditions on campus. Students’ personal

safety, the recognition of others’ needs, campus appearance, and applicable laws

were prime considerations in the formulation of these regulations. Facility

Management administers this policy.

Any persons in control of a motor vehicle, who wish to park on campus, are

subject to the provisions outlined in the NAU Parking Policy

(http://www.northamerican.edu/campus-life.html)

6.14. Posting Policy

All posters, fliers, and signs that will be posted on bulletin boards, doors, and

walls on campus buildings should be approved by the Student Services Office.

Posting is not allowed on glass doors or windows.

http://www.northamerican.edu/campus-life.html


6.15. Student Residential Life

The residential community is a tightly knit society, where every resident can

learn to work, live, and learn together. The development of Community Living

Standards (CLS) is intended to enable students to experience the educational

advantages of residential living. CLS provides a recognition that the individual

and the community can work together to create an environment that best meets

everyone’s needs. The CLS also challenges students to reach consensus

agreements, support and challenge peers, and communicate within the context of

a learning community. Residents will be asked to invest a significant amount of

time getting know one another and developing lifelong friendships.

6.16. Bacterial Meningitis Policy

Effective May 2011, state law requires that students under the age of 30 entering

a public or private institution of higher education in the state of Texas are

required to provide evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis or meet

certain criteria for declining such a vaccination before completion of enrollment.

Each enrolling student must provide evidence of vaccination against bacterial

meningitis or a booster dose during the five-year period preceding, and at least

10 days prior to, the first day of the first semester in which the student initially

enrolls at an institution. Evidence of the student having received the vaccination

from an appropriate health practitioner must be received by the Admissions

Office. Details and exceptions of the policy can be found in the following website

(http://www.northamerican.edu/meningitis.html).

6.17. Emergency Response Policy

The occurrence of an emergency situation can never be predicted, but with

proper information and foresight, can be managed effectively. This policy is

intended to be used as a practical outline of what to do in the event of certain

anticipated emergency situations. While it would be impossible to provide

direction for each and every possible emergency situation, this guide provides

general information on what should be done to help resolve anticipated

emergencies. Knowing that unforeseen circumstances could still arise, keep in

mind that there are times when a person would have to exercise independent

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judgment, using their best knowledge and training to help resolve the

circumstances surrounding them. Anytime an individual is involved in or

witnesses an emergency situation, they may be required to provide needed

information during the reporting and investigation phases. Please be prepared

to provide any firsthand knowledge you may have of the incident when an

officer requests it. Details of the policy can be found in the Emergency Response

Manual document (http://www.northamerican.edu/emergency.html).

6.18. Student Code of Conduct

The student code of conduct supports certain standards by outlining and

enforcing acceptable behaviors. Students must abide by the regulations described

in the student code of conduct, which is part of the Student Handbook. The

misconducts described in the Student Handbook include, but are not limited to:

Smoking

Hazing

Sexual assault and harassment

Firearms, weapons, explosives, and flammable materials

Theft and property damage

Fighting, intimidation, harassment and bullying

Gambling, wagering, gaming and bookmaking

Unauthorized entry, possession, or use

Failure to comply with instructions

False alarms

Violation of published University policies, rules or regulations

Providing false information or misuse of records

Financial irresponsibility

Students are also required to follow all local, state and federal laws. Any student

who violates the student code of conduct will be subject to disciplinary

procedures as described in the Student Handbook.

Student Code of Conduct Sanctions

Disciplinary action, as required, is determined by the Disciplinary Hearing

Committee. In addition to any legal actions that local law enforcement may

pursue as a result of violation of Texas State law, the Disciplinary Hearing


Committee may impose sanctions that include fines, counseling,

assignment/projects, rehabilitation programs, and/or expulsion from the

residence halls. Depending on the nature of the violations, the University may

sanction a student to suspension or expulsion from the University.

These sanctions also apply to all students that reside in the dorms. For resident

disciplinary actions and/or sanctions please see the Residential Handbook and Resource

Guide.

6.19. Grievance/Complaint Procedure

North American University has established a grievance procedure to ensure

students their rights to due process. Students who wish to file a grievance are

encouraged to do so without fear of retaliation, consequences, or repercussions.

Student grievances or complaints should be submitted using the Student

Complaint Form (http://www.northamerican.edu/student-forms.html) to a

related party such as a faculty member, program director, Dean of Students or

the Vice President for Academic Affairs within 30 days of the incident. Failure to

file a grievance petition within the specified time period shall be deemed a

waiver thereof. In the event that the grievance remains unresolved, the grievance

can be taken to the Board President of Texas Gulf Foundation. The contact

information for the Board President can be obtained from the administrative

office.

It is permissible for the student to take the grievance directly to a higher

authority without first bringing it to the attention of his or her immediate

authority. Should the grievance not be resolved to the student’s satisfaction

through the use of these channels, the student may refer the complaint directly

to:

ACICS

750 First Street, NE Suite 980


6.19.1. Confidential Reporting Protocol

It is the policy of North American University to prevent illegal, unethical, and

unprofessional conduct that deviate from law or from the guidelines published


in official institutional documents. Any student who is asked to participate in

such activity, or is a witness to, or comes in contact with information related to

an actual or attempted case of such activity should report this information as

soon as possible without fear of reprisal and in full confidentiality within the

boundaries of state and federal law.

The types of misconduct include, but are not limited to, any activity that does not

conform to the policy on professional and ethical conduct published in the

University’s official documents such as the Student Handbook.

The University implements an anonymous reporting solution. Students who

witness such misconduct or come in contact with related information should go

to the website www.mysafecampus.com and submit a confidential report or call

1-800-716-9007. All inquiries must be in English. The administrator who receives

a confidential report will call the related office/department to investigate the

matter.


7. DEGREE PROGRAMS

7.1. Undergraduate Programs

North American University offers three baccalaureate degrees

1. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

3. Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education

All students seeking a Bachelor’s degree are required to complete 36 hours of

General Education courses at NAU.

7.1.1. Business Administration

Business Administration department provides our students with a high-quality

education and prepares them to become proficient and responsible managers

that today’s business environment needs the most. Our graduates are acquainted

with information related to the legal framework of the business world and are

well prepared for a changing business environment with a global perspective.

7.1.1.1. Objectives:

i. Prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills for a

changing business environment and for contemporary business

information systems.

ii. Provide students with analytical thinking skills and knowledge

pertaining to the global business environment.

iii. Provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and

skills in real life business cases.

iv. Equip students with good oral and written communication skills that

enable them to express themselves and present their materials well.

v. Provide students with an awareness of the legal framework and ethical

principles of business.


7.1.1.2. Degree Requirements

For a B.S. degree in Business Administration, students must complete 120

semester credit hours: 36 credits of general education, 54 credits of core courses,

and 30 credits of electives, 12 of which must be departmental elective courses.

The Business Administration program focuses on four areas of business

specialization, including accounting, finance, management, and international

business.

General education requirements are outlined in the general education section of

the catalog. Specific general education courses required for the program are

outlined below.

Specified General Education Requirements


Core Courses (54 hours)

ACCT 2311 Fundamental of Financial Accounting

ACCT 2312 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting

BUSI 1311 Business Statistics

BUSI 2312 Mathematical Applications in Business

BUSI 3313 Business Information Management

BUSI 3314 Business Ethics

BUSI 3315 Business Law

BUSI 4316 International Business

BUSI 4317 Business Policy and Strategy

COMM 1312 Business and Professional Speaking


ENGL 3318 Technical & Professional Writing

FINA 1311 Personal Finance

FINA 3312 Business Finance

MNGT 2311 Management and Organizational Behavior

MNGT 3312 Operations Management

MNGT 4315 Leadership

MRKT 2311 Principles of Marketing


Each student has an opportunity to specialize in an area of concentration. A

student who wants to specialize in a concentration needs to select four courses

from the corresponding concentration area courses.

Accounting Concentration

ACCT 3314 Cost Accounting

ACCT 3315 Intermediate Accounting I*

ACCT 3316 Intermediate Accounting II*

ACCT 4317 Governmental Accounting

ACCT 4318 Auditing

ACCT 4319 Taxation

* Courses required for Accounting concentration

Finance Concentration

FINA 3313 Financial Markets and Institutions

FINA 4314 Investments

FINA 4315 Financial Analysis and Valuation

FINA 4316 International Finance

FINA 4317 Risk Management

FINA 4318 Financial Management

International Business Concentration

BUSI 4318 Special Topics in International Business


MNGT 4317 International Management

MRKT 4312 International Marketing

Management Concentration

MNGT 4313 Management Science

MNGT 4314 Small Business Management

MNGT 4316 Human Resource Management


MNGT 4318 Project Management

MINOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A Minor in Business Administration can be earned in conjunction with any major

in the North American University.


Course Requirements

The following courses are required:

ACCT 2311 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting


MNGT 2311 Management and Organizational Behavior


One course from the following:





And one upper-division course in accounting, finance, or management

concentration.

7.1.2. Computer Science

The North American University Computer Science Department provides

students with a high-quality education, which will prepare them for long and

successful careers in industry, academia and/or government. Our graduates will

gain skills to solve modern society’s many complex technological problems and

acquire life-long learning skills to help them adapt to changing computing

technologies and work environments. Our graduates will also develop strong

oral and written communication skills, and a clear understanding of ethical

issues related to the computing profession.

7.1.2.1. Objectives

i. Provide students with contemporary knowledge of applied and

theoretical areas of computer science

ii. Provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills

for solving real-life problems

iii. Prepare students to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in

their professional work environment

iv. Increase awareness of ethical issues and the global impacts of computing

technologies on society



For a B.S. degree in Computer Science, students must complete 120 semester

credit hours: 36 credits of general education, 54 credits of core courses, and 30

credits of electives 12 of which must be departmental elective courses.

The Computer Science program focuses on two areas of specialization, including

software engineering and computer networking.

General education requirements are outlined in the general education section of

the catalog. Specific general education courses required for the program are

outlined below.

Specified General Education Requirement

MATH 1313 Pre-Calculus

Core Courses (54 Credits)

COMP 1411 Introduction to CS I

COMP 1412 Introduction to CS II

COMP 2313 Data Structures

COMP 2415 Systems Programming

COMP 2316 Computer Organization

COMP 3317 Algorithms

COMP 3318 Operating Systems

COMP 3320 Programming Languages

COMP 3321 Database Systems

COMP 3322 Software Engineering

COMP 3324 Computer Networks

COMP 3325 Computer & Network Security

COMP 4326 Web Application Development

COMP 4393 Senior Design Project

MATH 1312 Statistics

MATH 2314 Calculus I

MATH 2317 Discrete Mathematics

Each student has an opportunity to specialize in an area of concentration. The

additional coursework required for each concentration area is outlined as

follows:


Software Engineering Concentration (12 Credits)

COMP 4319 Object Oriented Software Development

COMP 4323 Software Design

COMP 4353 Data Mining

COMP 4356 Software Project Management

Computer Networking Concentration (12 Credits)

COMP 4331 Cloud Computing

COMP 4351 Network Administration

COMP 4352 Internetworking Technology

COMP 4358 Wireless Networking

Electives

COMP 4198 Internship for Curricular Practical Training

COMP 4399 Special Topics


A Minor in Computer Science can be earned in conjunction with any major in the

North American University.

Course Requirements





And three upper-division COMP courses.

7.1.3. Interdisciplinary Studies in Education

The Department of Education provides students with a high-quality education

that enables them to prepare curricula, design and deliver instruction with state-

of-the-art instructional technology, communicate with parents and students, and

effectively manage classrooms based on knowledge of human development,

learning environments, and cognitive and behavioral models. Our graduates will

also develop appropriate content knowledge and skills with an ability to

recognize ethical issues in their professions.


7.1.3.1. Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. compare/contrast and apply human development and learning theories.

2. a. design curriculum and instructional materials.

b. implement them in their profession .

3. integrate relevant technologies into education.

4. create positive learning environment by demonstrating professional

classroom management and communication skills.

5. recognize responsibilities and ethical issues related to their profession.

6. develop content knowledge in their concentration.

7. improve pedagogical content knowledge in their concentration.


For a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, students are required

to complete 120 semester credit hours: 36 credits in general education, 36 credits

in education core courses, and 48 credits in concentration and elective courses.

The program offers students pursuing a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies

in Education four concentrations to choose from: Mathematics, Physical Science,

Social Studies, and English Language Arts.

Program Core Courses (36 credits)

EDUC 2311 Introduction to Teaching Profession

EDUC 2312 Learning Theories and Development

EDUC 3314 Classroom Management

EDUC 3315 Curriculum and Instructional Design

EDUC 3316 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum

EDUC 3317 Education in Culturally Diverse Environments

EDUC 4318 Education of the Exceptional Children

EDUC 4320 Issues in Secondary Schools - Reform, Law and Ethics

EDUC 4321 Measurement and Assessment in Education

EDUC 4323 Reading in Content Areas

EDUC 4699 Student Teaching


Each student has an opportunity to specialize in an area of concentration.

The additional coursework required for each concentration area is

outlined as follows as well as courses for teacher certification:

Mathematics Concentration (39 credits)



MATH 2315 Calculus II

MATH 2315 History of Mathematics


MATH 2316 Linear Algebra

MATH 3319 Statistics and Probability

MATH 3318 Geometry and Trigonometry in Math Education

MATH 3327 Integrating Technology in Math Education

MATH 3320 Differential Equation

MATH 3326 Introduction to Number Theory

MATH 4324 Teaching Secondary School Math

MATH 3322 Teaching Problem Solving in Math

Physical Science Concentration (42 Credits)




CHEM 2414 Organic Chemistry

CHEM 3415 Analytical Chemistry

CHEM 3312 Physical Chemistry

CHEM 3313 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry


PHYS 2412 Principles of Physics II

PHYS 3413 Modern Physics

PSED 4312 Laboratory Techniques in Science Teaching

PSED 3311 Methods in Science Teaching


Social Studies Concentration (33 Credits)




GEOG 2311 Introduction to Human Geography

GEOG 2312 Regional Geography of the World

GEOG 3313 Geography of US and Canada




HIST 3314 History of Texas

SOCS 4311 Concepts for Teaching the Social Science

English Language Arts Concentration (33 Credits)

ENGL 2313 Introduction to Writing

ENGL 2314 Introduction to Literature

ENGL 2315 Survey of British Literature I

ENGL 2316 Survey of American Literature

ENGL 2319 Survey of World Literature

ENGL 3317 Survey of British Literature II

ENGL 3321 Professional Report Writing

ENGL 3322 Studies in Linguistics and History of the English Language

ENGL 3320 Issues in Composition at Secondary schools

ENGL 3323 Teaching Grammar, Composition, Spelling, and Listening

ENGL 4324 Reading and Writing in the Secondary Schools


A Minor can be earned in conjunction with any major in the North American

University.

Minor in Physical Science Teaching Requirements





And two upper-division courses in PHYS, CHEM, or PSED.


Minor in Math Education Requirements

Three courses from the following:







MATH 3327 Integrating Technology into Math Education MATH 4322 Teaching Problem Solving in Math MATH 4324 Teaching Secondary School Math And two upper-level MATH courses.

Minor in Social Studies Education Requirements

Three courses from the following:





And three courses in social studies concentration.

Minor in English Language Arts and Reading Education Requirements

Two courses from the following:





ENGL 3320 Issues in Composition Secondary Schools ENGL 3323 Teaching Grammar, Composition, Spelling, and Listening ENGL 4324 Reading and Writing in the Secondary Schools And three courses in English language arts concentration.


7.1.3.3. Teacher Certification Program (TCP)

NAU‐TCP offers teacher certification in the following areas:

Mathematics Teaching (8-12)

Physical Science (8-12)

Social studies (8-12)

English Language Arts and Reading (8-12)

There are several steps required to become certified teacher in Texas. The

following steps explain the details about the process:

1. Apply to the Teacher Certification Program at NAU. Room #202

Admission requirements

Completion of NAU‐TCP Application Form

Junior Standing: Students must have 60 hours completed

Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA): The candidate must meet one of the

following criteria in order to be eligible to enter the educator preparation

program:

o an overall GPA of at least 2.50 or higher (Overall, transfer and

English core classes); or

o at least 2.50 in the last 60 semester credit hours; or

o demonstration of achievement equivalent to the academic

achievement represented by GPA through the applicant’s work,

business, or career experience as evidenced by the applicant’s

portfolio. Demonstration by portfolio will be granted by the

program director only in extraordinary circumstances and will not

be used to admit more than 10% of any cohort of candidates.

College level Competency: The applicants may use any one of the options

below for meeting this requirement:

o Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA): Minimum scores:

Reading 230; Math 230; Writing 220 with no time limit.

o Accuplacer (Administered by College Board): Minimum scores:

Reading 78; Algebra 63;

o Sentence Structure 80; Writing 6.

o SAT: Minimum scores: Verbal 500; Math 500.

o ACT: Minimum scores: Composite – 19.


College‐level skills: All applicants will be required to demonstrate

competency in basic skills in reading, oral and written communication,

critical thinking, and mathematics.

o Reading: Grade of "C" or better in ENGL 1301 – Composition and

Rhetoric I or its equivalent

o Oral Communication: Grade of "C" or better in COMM 1311 –

Fundamentals of Communications or its equivalent

o Written Communication: Grades of "C" or better in ENGL 1301 ‐

Composition and Rhetoric I

o and ENGL 1302 ‐ Composition and Rhetoric II or their equivalents

o Critical Thinking: Grade of "C" or better in PHIL 1301 –

Introduction to Logic and Critical

o Thinking or its equivalent

o Mathematics: Grade of "C" or better in MATH 1311 –College

Algebra or its equivalent

A minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the subject‐specific content area for

certification sought

An interview to determine the educator preparation candidate's

appropriateness for the certification sought.

Official degree plan: Candidate must have an official degree plan on file.

English Language Proficiency: Proof of English language proficiency must

be provided to the NAU‐TCP office before an applicant will be considered

for admission to the program. English proficiency can be demonstrated in

any one of the following ways:

o completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree at an

institution of higher education in the United States;

o if an undergraduate or graduate degree was earned at an

institution of higher education outside of the United States,

evidence must be provided under procedures approved by the

executive director that the primary language of instruction was

English;

o verification of three creditable years of teaching experience in an

educational setting within the United States or, if the experience

was earned in an educational setting outside of the United States,

evidence under procedures approved by the executive director that

the primary language of instruction was English;


o Minimum score of 55 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE) or a

minimum score of 575 on the paper version of the Test of English as

a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or a minimum score of 231 on the

computer‐based version of the TOEFL or 90 on the Internet‐based

TOEFL.

o If a candidate presents a transcript from an out of country

institution of higher education, the transcript must be evaluated by

one of the approved evaluation entities and reflect a degree

comparable the ones issued in the United States.

Other Requirements at the time of application to TEA: Candidates applying for

a Texas educator certificate must:

o be at least 18 years of age;

o not be disqualified or the subject of a pending proceeding under

Chapter 249 of Title 19 of Texas Administrative Code.

o not be disqualified by federal law;

o be willing to support and defend the constitutions of the United

States and Texas;

o pass a criminal background check

NAU‐TCP accepts international students to its program with the

conditions fulfilled above and under TAC 227.10 (e) and TAC 245.

2. Indication a fitness for the education profession

3. Successfully complete Field-based observation in the first semester you

registered in certification program (minimum of 30 hours)

4. Successfully complete coursework, both in your academic content area and in

pedagogy

5. Successfully complete student teaching (14 weeks), full‐time student teaching

without pay.

6. Pass your TExES exams, both in your academic content area and your

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR)

7. Apply for your teaching certification through the Texas Education Agency

(TEA).


7.2. Graduate Program

Master of Education in Educational Leadership Students who wish to pursue graduate study directed toward developing

leadership knowledge and skills may pursue a master's degree in educational

leadership. The 36 credit hour Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program in

Educational Leadership is designed to meet the needs of students seeking to

develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to becoming effective

educational leaders.

7.2.1. Objectives

i. To provide educators prospects and extending their knowledge and skills

into the leadership in curriculum, instruction and decision making as well

as the management of resources.

ii. To provide training for potential school administrators and supervisors

that will emphasize the development of skillful professional performance.

iii. To provide academic preparation for candidates who seek certification in

school administration or supervision.

iv. To provide educational leaders with skills in the use of technology to

make and implement informed decisions.

v. To provide an opportunity for students to learn within the environment of

an educational group that will inspire collegiality and professional

collaboration.

vi. To provide training to future leaders who inspire and become models for

others exemplifying the best qualities of learning ethical conduct, and

commitment to the educational development.

7.2.2. Degree requirements

For an M.Ed. degree in Educational Leadership, students are required to

complete 36-semester credit hours of the graduate course work. It includes 3-

semester credit hours of 160-clock hours internship.

The program requires completion of core and major courses;


Core Area Courses (9 Credits)

EDUC 5311 (Online) Human Growth and Development


EDUC 5313 Statistical Procedures and Measurement in

Education

Major courses (27 Credits)

EDUC 5314 School Leadership

EDUC 5315 Instructional Leadership

EDUC 5316 Human Resource Management

EDUC 5317 (Online) School Law

EDUC 5318 (Online) Educational Planning and Policy

EDUC 5319 School Finance and Campus Business

Management

EDUC 5320 (Online) Communication and Public Relations for

School Administrators

EDUC 5321 (Online) Technology for School Administrators

EDUC 5322 Internship in Educational Leadership

7.2.3. Admission requirements

A completed application form

A nonrefundable application fee ($60)

Letter of intent (Statement of Purpose)

Curriculum Vitae

Two letters of recommendations

Official Bachelor Degree transcript

A minimum GPA of 2.5 for full admission or conditional acceptance (3.0

GPA before the second semester begins)

A minimum GRE general combined test score of 1000 for full admission or

conditional acceptance (3.0 GPA before the second semester begins)

For international students: Proof of English Language proficiency: TOEFL

(paper-550, CBT-213, IBT-79). Exception for TOEFL: 2 years work

experience in the US educational institutions

In addition to the requirements listed above, the following elements are used to

calculate admission into the Educational Leadership program.


For international students:

If a student meets all requirements above, including departmental and

language proficiency admission requirements, he/she is eligible to start to

the program.

Conditional Admission 1: If a student meets all requirements above,

including departmental admission requirements, but not yet satisfied the

language proficiency requirement and TOEFL score is between

61/173/500 and 79/213/550, the student will be enrolled in academic

courses in Educational Leadership program and courses in remedial

reading and writing courses.

Conditional Admission 2: At departmental discretion, conditional

admission may be offered to a student, who has not yet satisfied the

language proficiency requirement, having a TOEFL score below

61/173/500. Conditionally admitted student is required to enroll full time

in the Intensive English Program (IEP) at North American University.

Upon successfully completion of the IEP, if TOEFL score of the student is

still below 79/213/550, the student will follow up the step in condition 1.

7.2.4. Transfer Policy

Transferable coursework with grades of “B” or above is accepted for transfer

credit. North American University allows for a maximum of 9 credit hours to be

transferred from other institutions into M.Ed. program. In addition, a credit from

bachelor’s degree is not accepted for transfer credit.


7.3. Course Descriptions

Courses numbered 3000 or above are considered to be upper-division courses.

7.3.1. Accounting

ACCT 2311 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces students to the theory of accounting and

financial reporting, and generally accepted accounting practices. The primary

emphasis is on financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, equities,

revenues and expenses.

Prerequisite: None

ACCT 2312 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the development, interpretation and use of

relevant cost behavior, control, and traceability concepts for management

planning, controlling and decision making. Topics include product and direct

costing, performance standards and variance analysis, accounting, profitability,

and capital budgeting.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2311

ACCT 3314 Cost Accounting

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines the fundamentals of cost accounting within an

organization. Topics covered in the course include standard costing, variance

analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, and budgeting.


ACCT 3315 Intermediate Accounting I

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on accounting organizations, the conceptual

framework of accounting, the accounting process, basic financial statements, and

the time value of money. Issues discussed include the development of

accounting standards, financial theory and practice in accounting for assets.


ACCT 3316 Intermediate Accounting II

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on financial accounting issues including such

essential topics as theory and practice in accounting for liabilities, shareholders'

equity, earnings per share, and special disclosure topics, financial reporting.



ACCT 4317 Governmental Accounting

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course provides a framework for understanding the special

accounting and reporting requirements of government and nonprofit

organizations. Topics include reporting concepts and budgeting principles for

governmental and nonprofit economic entities.


ACCT 4318 Auditing

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course covers the concepts, principles, and practical applications

of auditing in business. It also stresses the concepts and practical applications

that serve as a foundation for auditing skills.


ACCT 4319 Taxation

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course provides a framework for understanding the special

accounting and reporting requirements for federal income taxation. Topics

include reporting concepts and budgeting principles for taxation of economic

entities.


7.3.2. Business

BUSI 1311 Business Statistics

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on statistical methods, their applications in

business contexts and how to interpret analyses performed by others. Topics

include data collection, frequency distributions, probability and probability

distributions, sampling and sampling distributions, hypothesis testing,

regression and correlation analysis.

Prerequisite: MATH 1311

BUSI 2312 Mathematical Applications in Business

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course overviews mathematical operations related to a variety of

business disciplines. Students learn and apply the following skills: computation,

fractions, decimals, percentages, bank transactions, trade/cash discounts,

business statistics, payroll calculations, interest, notes and present value

calculations.




Cr. 3. (3-0). This interdisciplinary course focuses on computer-based information

systems and explores the basic technical, behavioral, economic, and

organizational concepts relevant to information, decision making, and systems in

a business context.

Prerequisite: TEAP 1311 or TEAP 1313


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines the role and importance of ethics in a complex

business environment, as well as the relationships and social responsibilities of

individuals, organizations and communities. Students will also discuss ethical

philosophy and apply an ethical decision making process to practical ethical

dilemmas confronting leaders and managers in the workplace.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course provides an overview of the business law and legal

environment. Topics for this course include the legal principles of business;

dispute resolution and procedures; contract law; bankruptcy law; property law;

internet law and e-commerce; security interests, negotiable instruments and

sales.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3 (3-0). This course overviews financial, managerial, and marketing problems

confronted by multinational firms. Worldwide patterns of trade and investments

are also discussed.

Prerequisite: MNGT 2311, MRKT 2311,

Co-requisite: FINA 3312

BUSI 4317 Business Policy and Strategy

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on application of acquired knowledge and skills

to real world business problems. Students utilize problem solving principles and

techniques to evaluate case studies in a variety of business disciplines.

Prerequisite: MNGT 2311, MRKT 2311, ACCT 2312, FINA 3312, ECON 2311,

BUSI 3314


BUSI 4318 Special Topics in International Business

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on current topics of concern in international

business. Selected issues in the contemporary international business theory and

practice are discussed and analyzed.

Prerequisite: BUSI 4316

7.3.3. Communication and Language Arts

ENGL R300: Basic Writing

Cr. 3. (3-0).This course will help students to develop and improve the writing

skills needed for successful completion of university-level work. This course

focuses on academic writing. It provides strategies for improving content,

organization, voice, reading to write, and editing in analytical essays and reports.

Prerequisite: None

ENGL R301: Development of Reading Skills

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course offers intensive instruction in fundamental reading skills.

This course focuses on improving reading and comprehension skills by

developing university-level vocabulary and active reading strategies such as

previewing, organizing information, analyzing structure, and identifying main

ideas and supporting details.

Prerequisite: None

ENGL 1311 Composition and Rhetoric I

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is designed to help students practice the fundamentals of

the writing process in personal and expository writing. Emphasis is on

developing essays, writing for a particular audience, evaluating, analyzing,

revising and editing texts.

Prerequisite: ENGL R300 and ENGL R301 or placement by exam

ENGL 1312 Composition and Rhetoric II

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course offers continued development of writing skills and

development of academic writing, with emphasis on literary analysis,

expository and persuasive essays, study of research methods and materials, and

preparation of research papers.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1311


ENGL 2313 Introduction to Writing

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course offers continued development of writing skills and

development of academic writing, with emphasis on technical communications,

various forms of business correspondence, basic procedures for research writing,

creative and critical essay writing.


ENGL 2314 Introduction to Literature

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces poetry writing with emphasis on its forms and

distinctive characteristics. The course will include poets from several different

historical periods in which English verse has been composed, and poets from the

diverse national/ethnic groups who have written in English. Students will be

introduced to analyzing and writing about literature, focusing on the genres of

fiction, non-fiction and drama. Students will learn techniques for reading

analytically and critically and for writing critical/research papers on fiction, non-

fiction and drama.


ENGL 2315 Survey of British Literature I

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the study of the literature of the Ancient, the

Middle Ages and the longer English Renaissance, including the 17th century.


ENGL 2316 Survey of American Literature

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the study of the American literature from 1820

to 1865, including the birth of Romanticism, Transcendentalism, the slave

narrative, and the abolitionist and woman’s suffrage movement; from 1865 to

1914: an investigation of the ways in which mainstream and marginalized

writers responded to post-Civil-War changes and conditions, including the

literary movements of realism, naturalism, regionalism, and “local color.” This

course also introduces the American literature of the modern period (1914-1945):

poetry and prose that range from the experimentalism of elitist art to immigrant

stories to hardboiled detective fiction, as well as the developments in North

American literature from the nineteen-fifties to the present.


ENGL 2319 Survey of World Literature

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on a cross-cultural survey of 20th century


literature from Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States. It

includes the reading and discussion of major modern novelists who have

influenced the form and content of other writers. Analysis of the writing and

sociological, political, and historical contexts of the authors.



Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the study of the literature of the longer

eighteenth century and nineteen century, from the Restoration to the French

Revolution as well as the reign of Queen Victoria. This course also covers the

period of the twentieth- and twenty-first centuries.


ENGL 3318 Technical & Professional Writing

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course helps students develop additional academic writing skills

such as writing reports, memoranda, proposals and other kinds of texts used in

business, government, industry and academia.


ENGL 3320 Issues in Composition Secondary Classroom

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces students to the theoretical basis for and

practical applications of cutting-edge instructional methods in Secondary School

English Language Arts. The course focuses on how to plan curriculum units that

integrate skills instruction in the areas of reading (both literature and non-fiction

texts), writing (both expository and creative), speaking/listening, critical

thinking, creative performance and media communications.



Cr. 3. (3-0). This course teaches advanced skills for short to mid-length

informational and analytical reports common to the school place. Students learn

to research, interpret, organize, and critically evaluate information. There is an

emphasis on solving problems, using evidence, making carefully informed

decisions and realistic recommendations as well as adapting the message to the

audience. The importance of document design, accurate documentation of

sources, responsible use of rhetoric, and clear and purposeful writing are

strongly promoted.




Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines the Linguistics and history of English from the

prehistoric roots that bind it to other languages of Europe and Asia, through the

period of its earliest attestation, and into the modern era. The course approaches

the subject from the perspective of modern linguistics and also develops

familiarity with the theory and analytical methods of this field.


ENGL 3323 Teaching Grammar, Composition, Spelling, and Listening

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the preparation for teaching grammar,

usage, punctuation, composition, spelling, critical thinking, and listening in

secondary schools.


ENGL 4324 Reading and Writing in the Secondary Classroom

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is designed to instruct students in the teaching of

reading and writing in the secondary classroom, with an emphasis on

principles, trends, methods, materials, approaches and strategies. Based on

theories of interactive language and writing development, the course presents

methodology designed to help teachers develop literacy and comprehension

abilities in the English Language Arts.


COMM 1311 Fundamentals of Communication

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces students to the theory and practice of

interpersonal, small group, and public communication.

Prerequisite: None

COMM 1312 Business and Professional Speaking

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course develops students’ critical thinking, analytical

and oral communication skills. It focuses on the effective organization

and delivery of presentations and the construction of creative arguments

in a business context.

Prerequisite: None


7.3.4. Computer Science


Cr. 4. (3-2). This course introduces fundamental concepts of structured

procedural programming, data types, control structures, algorithm development;

program design and implementation using C programming language; and

software development tools. It includes a lab component.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 4. (3-2). This course reviews structured programming and data types. It then

introduces the object-oriented programming paradigm using JAVA

programming language, focusing on the definition and use of classes, along with

the fundamentals of object-oriented design. It includes a lab component.

Prerequisite: COMP 1411


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces the fundamental concepts of data structures

and algorithms. Topics include fundamental data structures (including stacks,

queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees, and graphs), sorting, searching, and

recursion.


COMP 2415 Systems Programming

Cr. 4. (3-2). This course examines interaction with a multi-user, multi-tasking

operating system (e.g. Unix, Linux) via systems programs. Topics include the

details of the file system and I/O, multi-tasking, inter-process communication,

process control and shell scripting. It includes a lab component.


COMP 2316 Computer Organization

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course covers basic computer organization including the CPU,

memory and peripherals; digital representation of data and instructions; and

assembly language programming, assembler, loader, macros, subroutines, and

program linkages.

Prerequisite: MATH 2317, COMP 1411


COMP 3317 Algorithms

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the design and analysis of algorithm;

heuristics; advanced tree structures; advanced hashing techniques; advanced

sorting and searching; graphs and sets; NP-Completeness; and time and space

complexities.


COMP 3318 Operating Systems

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on operating system structure and design

techniques; process management, CPU and disk scheduling; process

synchronization, concurrency, and memory and file management, device

management, virtual memory; mass storage and I/O systems; and OS security.


COMP 3320 Programming Languages

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is designed to supplement coursework in Computer

Science. It helps students apply their knowledge into real-world problems in

professional settings. Students recognize the need for continuous learning and

experience the challenges of workplace environment.


COMP 3321 Database Systems

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course teaches the fundamentals of database systems, including

relational and other data models, database design, data description and query

languages, file organization, index structures, database integrity and security,

access control, interfacing with database systems, transaction programming, and

design and implementation of database applications.

Prerequisite: None

COMP 3322 Software Engineering

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces basic concepts of software engineering,

including software requirement analysis, design representation, programming

methodologies, verification, validation, maintenance and software planning.


COMP 3324 Computer Networks

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of

modern computer networks with an emphasis on protocols, architectures, and


implementation issues of application, transport, network, data link and physical

layers.

Prerequisite: None

COMP 3325 Computer & Network Security

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course teaches the fundamentals of computer and network

security, including cryptography, authentication, and authorization; attack types,

detection and defense techniques at the OS and network level; security in

modern operating systems and virtual machines.


COMP 3326 Web Application Development

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course covers the fundamentals of Web Application

development: markup languages, layout design, client and server side

programming using HTML, XHTML, XML, Ajax, JavaScript, DHTML; database

and Web integration.


COMP 4319 Object Oriented Software Development

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces object-oriented paradigm, including

encapsulation, inheritance, abstraction and polymorphism, as well as the

implementation of these concepts using an object-oriented programming

language.


COMP 4323 Software Design

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces techniques and notations with formal

(mathematical) underpinnings for specifying the structural and behavioral

properties of software systems. Students analyze, synthesize, and express

software designs using a variety of special-purpose design notations, and obtain

practical experience with a team project. Topics include software architecture,

architectural styles, module interconnection languages, modularity and

information hiding principles, object-oriented design patterns (structural and

behavioral), Petri nets, state charts, state transition diagrams, and Z notation.


COMP 4331 Cloud Computing

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is a tour through various topics and technologies related

to Cloud Computing. Topics include distributed system models and enabling


technologies, computer clusters for scalable Computing, virtual machines and

virtualization of clusters and datacenters, design of cloud computing platforms,

cloud programming and software environments, grid computing and resource

management, P2P computing with overlay networks, ubiquitous computing with

clouds and the Internet of things, and data-intensive distributed computing.


COMP 4351 Network Administration

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the administration of networked operating

systems such as Windows Server and Linux. It includes, monitoring, managing

and troubleshooting of network resources such as files, folder access, printing

devices, device drivers, backup devices, recovery as well as protocols and system

services.

Prerequisite: COMP 3324, COMP 3318

COMP 4352 Internetworking Technology

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course shows students how to plan and design a network using

various internetworking technologies to meet performance, security, capacity,

and scalability requirements. This includes the fundamental, technical, and

design issues associated with campus LANs.


COMP 4353 Data Mining

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces fundamental topics of data mining and

knowledge discovery, including statistical foundations, database support, data

preprocessing, data warehousing, association discovery, classification, clustering,

and mining complex data types.


COMP 4356 Software Project Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on first-line management of software system

development. It covers major themes, including estimation (software cost factors,

estimation models, and risk management), planning (work breakdown,

scheduling, staffing, resource allocation, and creation of a project plan), and

execution (team building, leadership, motivation, process tracking, control

recovery, and communication within and outside the project).



COMP 4358 Wireless Networking

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course will examine the area of wireless networking, looking at

the unique network protocol challenges and opportunities presented by wireless

communication and host or router mobility. Although it will touch on some of

the important physical layer properties of wireless communications, focus will be

on network protocols above the physical layer, with an emphasis on the media

access control, network, and transport protocol layers.


COMP 4393 Senior Design Project

Cr. 3. (3-0). This is a capstone course intended to facilitate the integration and

application of knowledge and skills gained in various courses within the

computer science curriculum. The project involves teamwork; modeling of real

world problems; design, development and testing of a software-based solution;

and its documentation.

Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor

COMP 4198 Independent Study/Internship

Cr. 1. (1-0). This course is designed to supplement coursework in Computer

Science. It helps students apply their knowledge into real-world problems in

professional settings. Students recognize the need for continuous learning and

experience the challenges of workplace environment.

Prerequisite: None

COMP 4399 Special Topics

Cr. 3. (3-0). Special topics courses with different titles offered occasionally to

cover emerging issues or specialized, in depth content not available in the core

curriculum. A specific title may be used for each course, which will appear on

the student’s transcript. Several different topics may be taught in one year or

semester. May be repeated for credit for total of 6 credits.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing and consent of instructor or department chair.

7.3.5. Education

EDUC 2311 Introduction to Teaching Profession

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces prospective teachers as well as other

education students to the teaching profession. Presenting both historical and

current views of teaching and education, this course encourages students to


think more deeply, broadly, and systematically about what teaching is, what

teachers do, and whether teaching is an appropriate career choice for them. In

the course students will develop research and theory-based views of educational

history, teaching practices, various contexts of teaching and teachers, and

contemporary issues related to teacher education.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 2312 Learning Theories and Development

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course analyzes learning and development theories and their

implications for learning and teaching. It examines factors that impact and

facilitate learning, as well as instructional strategies that support the cognitive,

social, and emotional development of learners

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 3314 Classroom Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course teaches effective classroom management with an

emphasis on helping students become self-regulated learners; i.e. the application

of various management techniques to help students become more responsible for

their behaviors and choices. Theories and diverse strategies related to effective

classroom management will be discussed.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the design of instruction, in particular on the

theory and method of design based on congruence between identified needs and

approaches to curriculum development. Topics include curricular design models

and the integral connection between curriculum, assessment, and instruction;

strategies for curriculum alignment; investigation and application of research-

based instructional strategies; and the use of technology to enhance instruction.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 3316 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines the use of computers in the classroom and

their impact on the learning environment. Topics include selection of

resources, materials, and strategies for systemic achievement of curriculum

goals; investigation of innovative and effective technological advances; and

practices for use in teaching and learning.

Prerequisite: None


EDUC 3317 Education in Culturally Diverse Environments

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course offers perspectives on multicultural education in our

schools today; on the appreciation of differences based on race, culture, ethnicity,

and gender; and on how classroom practices can reflect a mature understanding

of culturally diverse environments.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 4318 Education of Exceptional Children

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines educators’ responses to the needs of students

with disabilities, those who are Limited English Proficient, and those who are

academically or intellectually gifted. The focus is on differentiating and

individualizing instruction for each student’s mental, physical, emotional, and

vocational development in the least restrictive environment.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 4320 Issues Education - Reform, Law and Ethics

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines the key areas of educators’ legal and ethical

responsibilities, such as equity in education, documentation, intellectual

property, accommodations for the disabled, student privacy, confidentiality, and

personal relations between teachers and students. Specific legal cases will be

discussed.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 4321 Measurement and Assessment in Education

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines principles of educational measurement and

evaluation in secondary schools. Topics include test construction, test reliability

and validity, item analysis, interpretation of test results, grading and reporting of

educational achievement.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 4323 Reading in Content Areas

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the development of reading skills and the

interaction of readers with the text. Topics include the readability of curriculum

materials, accommodating learning in light of students’ diverse reading abilities,

and assessment of student learning. Prerequisite: None

EDUC 4699 – Student Teaching

Cr. 6. (0-0-6). During practicum, student put into practice the skills they have

gained in the Interdisciplinary Studies in Education program. Students will be


able to manage the real problems of the school successfully; understand the

needs of school administrators, teachers, students, and parents; apply technology

in the classroom; and create lesson plans and other documentation based on the

needs of the schools.

Prerequisite: completion of all coursework

EDUC 5311 Human Growth and Development

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is designed to examine the human development through

the life span. The physiological, social, emotional, cognitive, language and

cultural influences on the human development will be discussed. The theories of

childhood, adolescent and young adult development and learning will be

studied. This course is offered online.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the design of the instruction, in particular on

theory and method of design as it relates to school administration. The main

topics include curriculum design, instructional strategies, lesson planning, and

assessment. This course is designed to be a practical course where school

administrators will be equipped with the core skills needed for the successful

administration of school curriculum. The mission of this course is not only

building a required skills set to succeed as a future school administrator, but also

extending the interest of students by introducing the concepts that are commonly

used by today’s teachers along with new applications providing students with

the confidence, knowledge, and ability to easily learn the fundamentals of

teaching.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 5313 Statistical Procedures and Measurement in Education

Cr. 3. (3-0). This graduate-level course is intended to provide students in

Educational Leadership with a conceptual introduction to basic inferential

statistics and statistical hypothesis testing in the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is

placed on understanding the underlying concepts and assumptions of statistical

procedures, and on the correct application and interpretation of each procedure.

Prerequisite: None


EDUC 5314 School Leadership

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on preparing successful principals in various

public schools that comprise the principal's work. It examines educational

management and leadership from an interdisciplinary perspective. Special

emphasis is placed upon organizational learning, school transformation, and the

critical role assumed by school leaders as they enable others to develop self-

managing schools.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 5315 Instructional Leadership

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is designed to acquaint educators with theories and

current research that supports innovative practices and effective teaching

strategies in K-12 school settings. The implications of current school

improvement efforts, issues, and trends in K-12 education will be covered in the

class. The role of teachers as instructional leaders will be emphasized as this role

leads to improving classroom performance and student achievement.

Prerequisite: EDUC 5312, EDUC 5313

EDUC 5316 Human Resource Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course investigates how to manage human resources effectively

in the dynamic legal, social, and economic environment currently impacting

educational institutions. Covered topics are: formulation and implementation of

human resource strategy; job analysis; methods of recruitment and selection;

techniques for training and development; performance appraisal; compensation

and benefits; and the evaluation of the effectiveness of human resource

management frameworks and practices.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 5317 School Law

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines key legal issues that govern daily and long-

range decisions of educational leaders. In addition, this course focuses on the

laws that govern America’s public school system including student rights

regarding discipline, suspension, personal grooming, testing and grading, and

drug testing. Topics such as segregation, integration, dress codes and drug

testing are essential not only for paralegals seeking full or part-time law office

employment, but also for teachers, school counselors, and administrators

working in the American education system. Furthermore, the course focuses on

understanding of Texas and Federal codes, case law, policies, and significant


precedents and it will emphasize on the analysis of key legal concepts and

application of law to the major areas including finance, personnel, risk

management, curriculum, student services, teacher rights, torts, students’ rights,

and access. This course is offered online.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 5318 Educational Planning and Policy

Cr. 3. (3-0). It provides an introduction to the field of educational politics with

special emphasis on theoretical and conceptual analysis of the political behavior

of education’s stakeholders and the policy performance of educational systems.

This course is offered online.

Prerequisite: EDUC 5317

EDUC 5319 School Finance and Campus Business Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course emphases on the role of the principal in the planning,

development and implementation of the financial aspect of a campus including

budgeting, purchasing, human resources, and business office management.

Emphasis is placed on processes and procedures that most effectively and

equitably meet the identified instructional needs of the building and specifically

support increased student achievement as specified in the campus improvement

plan. Scheduling, discipline, and facility management will be addressed as the

management component of the course. This course also includes theory and

practices of business management, internal accounting procedures, and the Texas

public school finance.

Prerequisite: EDUC 5317

EDUC 5320 Communication and Public Relations for School Administrators

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is designed to examine the communication and public

relations in K-12 schools as a part of the educational leadership program. The

following concepts will be discussed: principles underlying public relations in

public agencies, development of school and community understanding, the role

of the public in planning and implementing school programs and services, and

cooperation among the various public agencies to maximize the educational

services. This course is offered online.

Prerequisite: None


EDUC 5321 Technology for School Administrators

Cr. 3. (3-0). The course is designed to help enhance the skills of school

administrators in the area of technology leadership. The course covers an

overview of the utilization of technology to enhance decision-making, institute

long-term planning, and regulate the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Additional topics include the infusion of technology in the school curriculum,

supervision and professional development of teachers who use technology in the

classroom, distance education, and provisions for technology funding and

infrastructure. This course is offered online.

Prerequisite: None

EDUC 5322 Internship in Educational Leadership

Cr. 3. (3-0). The internship is an opportunity for candidates of school

administrator to have authentic field experience in administrative leadership

positions. This is a time when candidates work closely with school

administrators and supervisors at their school or other educational settings.

Prerequisite: EDUC 5311, EDUC 5312, EDUC 5314, EDUC 5316, EDUC 5318

7.3.6. Finance

FINA 1311 Personal Finance

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course provides students with skills to solve real world

problems. It focuses on problems and applications related to personal finance,

including financial planning, personal investing, budgeting, tax planning, real

estate financing, credit management, insurance protection, and retirement and

estate planning.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines financial principles applicable to the business

organization. Topics include risk return trade off, the time value of money,

fundamentals of stocks and bonds and their valuation, capital budgeting,

dividend and debt policy.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2311, ECON 2311, BUSI 1311

FINA 3313 Financial Markets and Institutions


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course analyzes asset and liability management for financial

institutions. Topics include financial markets such as stocks, bonds, mortgages,

derivatives and foreign exchange.

Prerequisite: FINA 3312

FINA 4314 Investments

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on investment theories and their application in

terms of selecting assets and securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

Modern portfolio theory, leverage, and portfolio diversification is also discussed.


FINA 4315 Financial Analysis and Valuation

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course analyzes the financial statements of corporations, using

analytical tools and methods ranging from ratio computation and cash flow

measures to equity valuation. Topics include cash flow analysis, profitability

analysis, credit analysis, short-term and long-term forecasting, and equity

analysis and valuation.



Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the financial operations of corporations in

international financial markets. Topics include forecasting exchange rates in

foreign exchange markets, the components of international monetary systems,

currency risk management techniques, and global financial decisions.


FINA 4317 Risk Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on ways to measure and properly price risk. It

introduces basic concepts in insurance and the derivatives necessary for risk

management and control. It also discusses contemporary risk measurement

techniques and methods such as VaR in assessing credit and market risk that

financial institutions are exposed to.


FINA 4318 Financial Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course provides an in-depth study of capital budgeting,

financing, dividends, and related issues in the context of risk, return, and

creation of value in a corporation and other business organizations.



7.3.7. Fine Arts & Humanities

ARTS 1311 Art Appreciation

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course surveys the purposes and processes of arts from a variety

of different backgrounds, as well as that of various cultures from the prehistoric

to the 20th century. It also examines the visual elements and principles of design.

Prerequisite: None

PHIL 1311 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces success strategies for university, career, and

lifelong learning. The coursework explores methods of critical thinking and

problem-solving, techniques for effective learning, and the foundations for

working productively in diverse groups. Also addressed are strategies for

locating, evaluating, and using information. Special emphasis is given to the

significance of individual accountability as a factor of personal, academic, and

professional success.

Prerequisite: None

ETHC 1211 Professional Ethics

Cr.2. (2-0). This course, as an introduction to ethical decision-making in

professional life, examines individual, organizational, and macro-level issues in

different professions. Both descriptive and normative models of unethical and

ethical decision making are analyzed to help students make more informed

ethical decisions.

Prerequisite: None

7.3.8. Management

MNGT 2311 Management & Organizational Behavior

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines tools for understanding the management

process, organizational structure and corporate culture. It also relates theory and

research to organizational problems by reviewing concepts in individual

behavior, motivation and performance, communication, conflict and negotiation,

teamwork dynamics and decision-making.

Prerequisite: None


MNGT 3312 Operations Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on principles and applications of process and

resource management in manufacturing and service operations. Topics include

forecasting, capacity planning, process selection, facility layout, quality control

and management, scheduling, inventory control, MRP and ERP, and supply

chain management.

Prerequisite: MNGT 2311

MNGT 4313 Management Science

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces quantitative and analytical methods for

modeling to solve business problems. Tools such as linear programming, integer

programming, network flow models and decision analysis are examined.

Prerequisite: MNGT 2311, MATH 1311

MNGT 4314 Small Business Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines the economic and social environment in which

small businesses function, and the critical role of entrepreneurship in fostering

business growth and development. Topics include facts about going into

business, conducting a feasibility study, financing a business, essential

management skills, marketing strategies and legal issues.


MNGT 4315 Leadership

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course provides students with in-depth knowledge on the

various leadership theories and insight into effective leadership practices. Topics

include management versus leadership, traits and characteristics of leaders,

leadership attitudes and styles, situational leadership theories, power and

influence, and motivation and coaching skills for leaders.


MNGT 4316 Human Resource Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on theories, principles, and practices of human

resources management in organizations. Topics include human resource

management functions such as recruitment, selection, training, performance

management, benefits and compensation.




Cr. 3. (3-0). This course examines different aspects of international management

and organization of multinational corporations. Topics include organizational

problems in international operations, cross-cultural negotiations and decision

making, formulating and implementing strategy for international and global

operations, and international personnel management.


MNGT 4318 Project Management

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces the basic concepts of project management and

tools and techniques to effectively manage projects. Topics include project

selection, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, project

control and project termination. Tools such as work breakdown structures,

network diagrams, project crashing will also be covered.


7.3.9. Marketing


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces marketing concepts and their application in

the marketing of products, services, ideas, and organizations. Topics include

consumer behavior; market segmentation and target market selection, and

management of marketing mix variables such as product, price, placement, and

promotion.

Prerequisite: None

MRKT 4312 International Marketing

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces characteristics of global marketing and the

strategic marketing decisions for effective competition in the global environment.

Topics include planning and organizing for international marketing operations,

distinctive characteristics, environmental influences, and emerging trends in

overseas markets.

Prerequisite: MRKT 2311


7.3.10. Mathematics

MATH R300 Fundamentals of Mathematics

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course reviews basic arithmetic skills and pre-algebra, and

elementary algebra topics that are required for the College Algebra course.

Prerequisite: None

MATH 1311 College Algebra

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course involves the study of linear, polynomial, rational,

exponential, logarithmic and inverse functions; the theory and system of

equations; complex numbers.

Prerequisite: MATH R300 or placement by exam

MATH 1312 Statistics

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course covers data collection, frequency distributions,

probability and probability distributions, sampling and sampling distributions,

hypothesis testing with applications in various fields, regression and correlation

analysis.

Prerequisite: Math 1311


Cr. 3. (3-0). With this course students will be prepared for Calculus I. Topics

included are functions and models including powers, exponentials, logarithms,

rational functions, analytical geometry, and a detailed study on trigonometric

functions, an introduction to matrix operations, determinants, two dimensional

vector analysis, and an introduction to series and limits that are necessary.

Prerequisites: MATH 1311


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course teaches Calculus of rational functions: limits, derivatives,

applications of the derivative, indefinite integrals, definite integrals, mean value

theorem, fundamental theorem of calculus, applications, and problem solving.



Cr. 3. (3-0). This course teaches Calculus of transcendental functions: methods of

integration and applications of integration, indeterminate forms, improper

integrals, infinite series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.




Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on systems of linear equations, vector spaces,

linear transformations, matrices, and determinants.



This course introduces basic concepts of mathematics and mathematical

reasoning and provides an introduction to discrete concepts such as finite sets

and structures, and their properties and applications. Topics include, but are not

restricted to principals of counting, combinatorics, logic, sets, relations, functions,

induction and other methods of proof, recursion, and graph theory.


MATH 3318 Geometry and Trigonometry in Math Education

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course delves into Euclidean geometry-axioms and proofs, lines

and triangles; trigonometric functions and the study of transformations-

translations, rotations, reflections, dilations and symmetry. The curriculum also

covers coordinate geometry, vectors and matrices, non-Euclidean geometry and

problem solving.


MATH 3319 Statistics and Probability

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is an overview of probability and statistics. Topics

included are probability theory, random variables, discrete and continuous

random variables, the central limit theorem, sampling, estimation, hypothesis

testing, confidence intervals, and analysis of variance.


MATH 3320 Differential Equation

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations of

first order, higher order linear equations, Laplace transform methods. There are

three main aspects we will be concerned with: 1) how to solve them, 2) how to

interpret the solutions, and 3) how to apply them to solve real world problems.


MATH 3322 Teaching Problem Solving in Math

Cr. 3. (3-0) This course introduces techniques of teaching mathematics to produce

deeper levels of conceptual and procedural understanding. Topics include the

methodology of absorbing new ideas, efficient and accurate calculation, the


formulation of alternate solutions; and addressing the five critical mathematical

processes, which include communication and problem solving.


MATH 4324 Teaching Secondary School Math

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on methods, techniques and evaluative

instruments applicable to the teaching of secondary school mathematics.



Cr. 3. (3-0). This course provides a university-level experience in mathematics

and its history. Students will discover the development of important

mathematical topics such as algebra, calculus and probability; be familiar with

the contribution of famous mathematicians to mathematics and recognize the

impact of their discoveries on history; understand the mathematical influences

on the sciences; apply ancient techniques of problem solving to gain an

appreciation for the current state of mathematics and to discover how different

cultures have affected the development of mathematics.


MATH 3326 Introduction to Number Theory

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces prime numbers and the fundamental theorem

of arithmetic. Topics include, but are not limited to induction, well-ordering,

division algorithm, Euclidean algorithm, number theoretic functions and

congruences.


MATH 3327 Integrating Technology in Math Education

Cr. 3. (3-0). An introduction to technology appropriate for the mathematics

classroom, including calculators, CAS systems, handhelds, computer software

and multimedia. This course is intended for pre-service mathematics teachers at

the middle/high school level.



7.3.11. Natural Sciences


Cr. 4. (3-2). This course introduces students to scientific method, measurements,

the structure and properties of atoms and molecules and the states of matter,

relationship of electronic structures to the properties of elements and simple

compounds, properties of solutions, acid-base and redox reactions in solution. A

lab component is included.

Prerequisite: None

CHEM 2414 Organic Chemistry

Cr. 4. (3-2). This course introduces students to the chemistry of the compounds of

carbon with emphasis on the relation of molecular structure to chemical and

physical behavior. This is a one-semester organic chemistry course that will

expose students to a series of topics in organic chemistry, including (but not

limited to) structure, bonding, functional groups, acid/base theory, reactions,

and stereochemistry. A lab component is included.

Prerequisite: CHEM 2411

CHEM 3312 Physical Chemistry

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces students to thermodynamics, theory of

chemical kinetics and quantum chemistry. Laws of thermodynamics presented

with applications to phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, and solutions. Theory

of quantum mechanics presented at an elementary level and applied to the

electronic structure of atoms and molecules.


CHEM 3313 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces students to the molecular structures and

properties of inorganic complexes and compounds. We will study concepts in

bonding, trends in periodic properties, molecular symmetry and its relationship

to spectra, solid-state, reaction mechanisms, coordination chemistry, and

descriptive chemistry of selected elements.


CHEM 3415 Analytical Chemistry

Cr. 4. (3-2). This course introduces students to theoretical and practical aspects of

quantitative analysis; Primary analyses, error analyses, data handling, solution


equilibria, acid base titrations, and spectrophotometry. A lab component is

included.


GEOL 1411 Earth Science

Cr. 4. (3-2). This course introduces students to physical geography/earth science.

It includes study of physical systems and processes demonstrating the basic

principles of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, and

oceanography. A lab component is included.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 4. (3-2). This is an algebra-based physics course for introductory mechanics.

Topics include motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion and

their applications, work and energy, linear momentum and collisions, rotational

motion, gravity, oscillations, fluids and mechanical waves. Lab component is

added. A lab component is included.

Prerequisites: MATH 1311


Cr. 4. (3-2). This is the second part of the algebra-based physics course

introducing electricity, magnetism, optics and thermal physics. Topics include

electric charges, forces, and field, electric potential and potential energy,

magnetism, magnetic flux, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and physical

optics, heat and laws of thermodynamic. A lab component is included.

Prerequisites: PHYS 2411

PHYS 3413 Modern Physics

Cr. 4. (3-2). This is an introductory modern physics course. It covers special

relativity, quantum mechanics, and selected topics in nuclear and particle

physics. This course requires differential and integral calculus knowledge. A lab

component is included.

Prerequisites: PHYS 2412, MATH 2314

PSED 3311 Methods in Science Teaching

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is designed to develop pedagogical content knowledge

for teaching science. Materials, methods and strategies necessary to teach science

in secondary schools will be presented.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2411, PHYS 2412


PSED 4312 Lab Techniques in Science Teaching

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is designed to develop skills to master the science

laboratory in secondary schools. The techniques to conduct experiments and

demonstrations in areas of chemistry and physics will be presented. Process of

scientific inquiry and its role in science instruction will be overviewed.

Laboratory safety will also be addressed.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2411, PHYS 2412

7.3.12. Social & Behavioral Sciences


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course provides an introduction to decision-making in the public

sector; competing economic theories; economic analysis of inflation,

unemployment, and economic growth; money and banking; monetary and fiscal

policy; national income measurements; and international economics.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course provides an introduction to how markets function in the

allocation scarce resources. Common analytical tools are used to examine the

behavior of individual consumers and firms, and a framework to determine the

efficiency of various market outcomes is developed. Topics include consumer

theory, the behavior of firms, competition, monopoly, market equilibrium, and

the role of government in the economy.

Prerequisite: None

GEOG 2311 Introduction to Human Geography

Cr.3. (3-0). This course aims to provide a broad introduction to the field of

geography as a social science. The concepts and methods of geography will be

employed to examine the following topics: the relationship between people and

their environments; the importance of culture in influencing activities; the factors

affecting spatial interaction and location; and global patterns of economic

development. The relevance of the geographic approach in understanding a

range of contemporary problems will also be considered.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1411 for social studies major students

GEOG 2312 Regional Geography of the World

Cr.3. (3-0). This course introduces the survey course that emphasizes the


human and physical geography of the world's major regions. Each region is

surveyed as to its location and component countries and peoples, world

importance, distinctive physical and cultural characteristics, relations to other

areas of the world, and the major problems and potentialities associated with

each.



Cr.3. (3-0). This course provides a systematic and regional analysis of the United

States and Canada with emphasis on contemporary economic, environmental,

political and social issues.


GOVT 2311 U.S. Government I

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course on the Constitution and Government of the United States

examines the institutional structures of government at national and state levels,

including the legislative process, executive and bureaucratic structures, and the

judiciary systems.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course on the constitution of Texas and state, county, and

municipal governments examines the constitutions of the State of Texas and the

United States, federalism and intergovernmental relations, local government,

and the political process. Note: Students transferring their government course

work from out-of-state must enroll in this course to complete the Texas

legislative requirement.

Prerequisite: GOVT 2311 for social studies major students

HIST 1311 U.S. History I

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is a general survey of United States history from the

discovery of the continent to the end of Reconstruction in 1877.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is a general survey of United States history from 1877 to

the present.

Prerequisite: HIST 1311 for social studies major students



Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is an overview of the origins and development of what is

known as Western Civilization, from its ancient beginnings up to the era of the

Renaissance and Reformation. Western Civilization refers to the civilization that

began in the ancient Near East and then developed primarily in Europe, northern

Africa and the westernmost edges of Asia. The cultural and political legacy of

this civilization is vast and has become predominant in much of the world.



Cr. 3. (3-0). This course is a survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and

intellectual development of Texas from the period of Spanish discovery to the

present.



Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on the nature of psychology with emphases on

the study of personality development, decision making, reactions to

frustration, mental health, and how the individual interacts with and is

influenced by others.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course focuses on sociological perspectives including concepts

and methods; social class and social status, the family, minorities, crime, religion,

power, urbanization and population.

Prerequisite: None


Cr. 3. (3-0). This course aims to prepare students for the secondary social studies,

the awareness of the importance of professionalism, exploring and practicing a

variety of teaching strategies and activities, and the skills of planning,

questioning, classroom management and assessment. The course will help

students to develop skills and procedures to create positive learning

opportunities that reflect understanding of the unique characteristics of young

adolescents.

Prerequisite: None


7.3.13. Technology Applications

TEAP 1311 Computer Literacy

Cr. 3. (3-0) This course examines the role of computers in today’s society,

including the use of basic hardware, software, operating systems, and current

applications in various segments of society. It introduces students to the Internet,

word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and programming concepts with an

emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving.

Prerequisite: None

TEAP 1313 Office Applications

Cr. 3. (3-0). This course introduces the Microsoft Office Family and covers the

core features of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint. Topics

include installing Microsoft Office; editing, formatting, and saving documents;

working with styles and templates, and advanced functionalities of MS Office

products.

Prerequisite: None.


8. BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees of the Texas Gulf Foundation (TGF) functions as the

University’s major policy making body and planning unit. The interests of the

major constituencies of the institution are represented by one or more board

members. The voting members of the board do not receive any compensation

from the institution. The president (CEO) of the University also serves on the

board as a non-voting member. Texas Gulf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) educational

non-profit organization. The current governing board members of the TGF are

Cahit Gezgin, Ph.D., Serkan Erdin, Ph.D., Murat Torlak, Ph.D., and George

Atkinson, Ph.D.

8.1. University Administration

Name Title Area of Assignment Degree

Dr. Recayi “Reg” Pecen

President & Professor

Day to day institutional operations

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming

Dr. John C. Topuz

Vice President - Academic Affairs & Provost

Academic departments, Compliance, Library, and Enrollment Management

D.B.A. in Finance, Louisiana Tech University

Dr. Charles Green

Administrative Consultant

Adviser, Legal Affairs, College Administration

Ph.D. in Educational Administration, University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Can Dogan Vice President - Administrative Affairs & CFO

Business Office, Human Resources, Information Technology and Residential Operations and Facility Management

Ph.D. in Economics, University of Houston

Dr. Sean Namli Interim Dean of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions

Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Admission, International Student Office (ISO)

Ph.D. in Mathematics, Louisiana State University


Dr. Osman Kanlioglu

Dean of Students Student Services, Freshmen Coordination and Retention

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Houston

Ms. Nicole Temple

Director of Intensive English Program (IEP)

Day to day operation of IEP

M.A. in TESOL

Mr. Gokay Besli Director of the Dept of Residential Operations & Facility Management

Residential Operations and Facility Management

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, UT Tyler

Ms. Amy Giap Director of Financial Aid

Financial Aid and Scholarships

M.B.A , Roosevelt University

Ms. Diane Ward Director of International Office and DSO

Visa issues of F-1 students

B.A. in Communications and Spanish, Marist University

Ms. Antera Schultz

University Registrar Office of the Registrar B.S. in Communication, University of Texas at Austin

Ms. Stacey Johnson

Librarian University Library Day to Day Operation

Masters in Library and Information Science, University of North Texas

Ms. Britany Lovett

Executive Assistant to the Office of President and VPs

Assisting to President, VPs, and Director of ROFM for daily operation

Bachelors of Music, University of Houston

8.2. University Advisory Board

The President and the Board of Trustees of North American University have

determined that there is great value to the University in having a well-organized

system of Advisory Board for all departments and some non-academic units

such as Office of Financial Aid, Enrollment Management, and Office of the

Registrar. The Board is planning to adopt a strategic plan for the university-wide

system of Advisory Board as described herein.


The main objective of the NAU Advisory Boards is to assist the University, by all

appropriate means, to carry out more effectively its mission, which is:

To create and disseminate knowledge through excellence in teaching, and

learning, research and creative inquiry, and to transfer our educational services

to enhance society in meaningful and sustainable ways.

To serve our students by teaching them problem solving, leadership and

teamwork skills, and the value of a commitment to quality, ethical behavior, and

respect for others.

To achieve these ends by pursuing the advantages of a diverse and relatively

small university community, open to the exchange of ideas, where discovery,

creativity, and personal and professional development can flourish.

There are many ways the Advisory Board contributes to this mission. Some of

them are:

1. Assisting the departments and University to assess strategic direction, solve

problems, achieve goals, and rise to new levels of excellence through counsel;

2. Ensuring that each department or University periodically conducts a self-

assessment of its goals and directions by imposing a regular schedule of visits;

3. Providing independent assessment of the unit's strategic directions and

objectives to the president, the provost and the Board of Trustees;

4. Serving as sources of information and advice to the president, provost, deans,

department heads, and directors;

5. Providing an effective means for faculty and students to contribute to the

governance of the University;

6. Helping students, faculty, administration and trustees achieve a broader, more

objective perspective on university issues through contact with distinguished

external advisers;

7. Providing enhanced contacts to government, business, industry and academia;

8. Assisting the Board of Trustees in effectively meeting its responsibility to govern

the University by bringing its members to a deeper understanding of the

University and its sub-units.


The current members of the University Advisory Board members are listed as

follows:

Dorothy

Miller Vice President & Owner

Commercial Equipment & Sales Company

Inc., Houston, TX

John

Roberts,

Ph.D.

Dean of College of

Liberal Arts and Social

Sciences University of Houston, Main Campus

Mike Jiang

Vice President, Business

Banker Chase Bank, Houston, TX

Brian Flores

Director Educational

Talent Search LoneStar College, North Harris

Samantha

Gonzalez

Community

Engagement

Administrator Houston Independent School District

Linda Vega Immigration Attorney The Vega Law Firm, Houston, TX

Melvin

Houston

Business/Entertainment

Lawyer Melvin Houston & Associates

Cherry

Steinwender Executive Director The Center for the Healing of Racism

Kim Stoilis President and CEO Houston International Festival

John

Danielson,

III Accounts Manager TransCanada, Corp.

David

Evans

VP for Academic

Affairs & Dean of

Faculty Buena Vista University Storm Lake, Iowa


9. FACULTY

Kudbettin Aksoy

Area of teaching specialization: Learning and Development Theories,

Research Design, Measurement

Rank: Assistant Professor

Degrees:

Ph.D., Educational Psychology - Individual Differences, University of

Houston

M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston

B.S., Mathematics Education, Bosphorus University

Kadir Almus

Area of teaching specialization: Educational Leadership, Research

Design, Statistical Analysis in Education


Degrees:

Ed.D., Educational Leadership- Admin. and Supervision, University of

Houston

M.Ed., Educational Leadership- Admin. and Supervision, University of

Houston

B.S., Chemistry Education, Bosphorus University

Kemal Aydin

Area of teaching specialization: Software Engineering, Programming

Languages, Networking, Computational Thinking, Biomedical Signal

Processing


Degrees:

Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

B.S., Computer Science, Dokuz Eylul University

Barbara J. Baethe

Area of teaching specialization: Guidance and Counseling, Behavioral

Sciences, and Curriculum and Instruction

Rank: Adjunct Professor

Degrees:

Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction / Educational Administration, Texas

A&M University


M.Ed., Guidance & Counseling, University of Houston

B.S., Elementary Education / Sociology, University of Houston

Ali Boztas

Area of Teaching Specialization: Analytical Chemistry


Degrees:

Ph.D., Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Surrey

M.S., Material Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and

Technology

B.S., Chemical Engineering, Middle East Technical University

Sirin Budak

Area of Teaching Specialization: Mathematics Education


Degrees:

Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Central Florida

M.S., Mathematics Education, Bosphorus University

B.S., Mathematics Education, Bosphorus University

Stancey B. Chamberlain

Area of Teaching Specialization: Basics of Writing, Reading, ESL


Degrees:

J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence, South Texas College of Law

M.L.A., Liberal Arts, Houston Baptist University

M. Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Houston

B. Ed., Business Education, University of Houston

Lawrence Clark Area of Teaching Specialization: English Language Arts/Reading and

Communication

Rank: Associate Professor

Degrees:

Ph.D., English, Texas A&M University

M.A., English, University of Texas-Pan American

B.A. Communications, William Carey College


Bulent Dogan

Area of teaching specialization: Educational Technology


Degrees:

Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston

B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seljuk University

Elife Dogan

Area of teaching specialization: Mathematics


Degrees:

Ph.D., Mathematics, Texas Tech University

M.S., Mathematics, Texas Tech University

B.S., Mathematics, Bilkent University

Ayse Durukan-Sonmez

Area of teaching specialization: Operations Management, Management

Science


Degrees:

Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, University of Houston

B.S., Industrial Engineering, Fatih University

Tolee Hanke

Area of teaching specialization: General Psychology, Sociology


Degrees:

M.A., Sociology, Sam Houston State University

B.A., Sociology and Psychology, Sam Houston State University

Janice K. Harder

Area of teaching specialization: Political Science


Degrees:

Ph.D., Government and Politics, University of Maryland

M.S., Political Science, Texas A&M University

B.S.L., Theology, Ozark Christian University


Charles Hart

Area of teaching specialization: Taxation, Financial and Managerial

Accounting

Rank: Adjunct Lecturer

Degrees:

C.P.A., Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

M.B.A., Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

B.A., Economics, Rice University

Hui Liang

Area of Teaching Specialization: Corporate Finance


Degrees:

D.B.A, Finance, Louisiana Tech University

M.S., Industrial Engineering, Louisiana Tech University

B.M., Industrial Engineering, Xidian University

Cristen Martin

Area of teaching specialization: English

Rank: Lecturer

Degrees:

M.A., English, University of Louisiana at Monroe

B.A., Mass Communication, Grambling State University

Jamie A. McCleskey

Area of Teaching Specialization: Marketing, Organizational Leadership


Degrees:

M.B.A., Marketing, University of Houston

B.B.A., Marketing, University of Texas at Austin

Heidi Mullins

Area of Teaching Specialization: Curriculum and Instruction in

Education


Degrees:

Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston

M.A., Art Education, University of Houston


B.A., Music Performance and Music Education, Houston Baptist

University

Osman Nal

Area of Teaching Specialization: Economics, Financial Markets and

Institutions, Quantitative Risk Management


Degrees:

Ph.D., Economics, Rice University

M.A., Economics, Rice University

B.S., Mathematics, Bilkent University

Ayse Namli

Area of teaching specialization: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics


Degrees:

Ph.D., Economics, Anadolu University

M.A., Economics, Dumlupinar University

B.A., Banking and Finance, Bilkent University

Ibrahim Ozturk

Area of teaching specialization: Development economics and

international trade, Institutional economics

Rank: Professor

Degrees:

Ph.D., Economics, Marmara University

M.A., History, Bosphorus University

B.S., Economics, Bosphorus University

Carol Pianzola

Area of teaching specialization: Basics of Writing, Reading, ESL


Degrees:

M.Ed., Comprehensive Masters in Adult Education, Second Language

Acquisition and Theory, and Instructional Design, University of

Saskatchewan

B.A., Latin American Studies and Spanish, University of Wisconsin - Eau

Claire


Kathleen S. Ramsey

Area of teaching specialization: Ethics, Philosophy, General Studies,

Biology


Degrees:

Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Iowa

M.A., Divinity, Houston Graduate School of Theology

B.A., Biology and Chemistry, Ripon College

Ihsan Said

Area of teaching specialization: Software Engineering, Programming

Languages

Rank: Instructor

Degrees:

M.S. in Software Engineering, University of Houston, Clear Lake

B.S., Computer Engineering, University of Balamand

Antoinette Smith

Area of teaching specialization: Business Ethics


Degrees:

M.B.A, Management and Strategy, Western Governors University

B.S., Business Management, Western Governors University

Ahmet E. Sonmez

Area of teaching specialization: Hardware Engineering, Digital Design


Degrees:

Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Houston

M.E.E., Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Houston

B.S., Electronics Engineering, Fatih University

Ibrahim H. Suslu

Area of teaching specialization: Networking, Cloud Computing,

Programming Languages, System Programming


Degrees:

Ph.D., Computer Science, Louisiana State University

M.S., Computer Science, Southern University and A&M University


B.S., Electrical and Computer Technology, Marmara University

David Strong

Area of teaching specialization: Business Information Management


Degrees:

Ph.D., Applied Management and Decision Sciences, Walden University

M.B.A., Marketing, Amberton University

B.B.A., Business Management, University of Texas at Austin

Halil Tas

Area of teaching specialization: Education, Geography Teaching


Degrees:

Ed.D., Higher Education, Oklahoma State University

M.Sc., Geography, Oklahoma State University

B.S., Geography Teaching, Black Sea Technical University

Deandra Travis

Area of Teaching Specialization: Leadership and Organizational

Behavior, Human Resources Management


Degrees:

Ph.D., Organization and Management Studies, University of Texas at San

Antonio

M.B.A., International Business, University of Saint Francis

B.A., Sociology and Spanish, University of Notre Dame

Filiz Tumel

Area of teaching specialization: Mathematics

Rank: Lecturer

Degrees:

Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Houston

M.S., Mathematics, Bosphorus University

B.S., Mathematics, Bosphorus University

Kate Van Cleef

Area of Teaching Specialization: US History, Public History



Degrees:

M.A., History, New Mexico State University

B.A., Anthropology, New Mexico State University

Zafer Ugur

Area of Teaching Specialization: Physical Science/Chemistry


Degrees:

Ph.D., Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University

B.S., Chemistry, Zonguldak University

Chandra West-Fort

Area of Teaching Specialization: English Language Arts Education


Degrees:

Ph.D., English Language Arts Education, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

M.Ed., Secondary Education English, Georgia Southwestern State

University, Americus, GA

B.S. English Language Arts Education, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

James A. Wise

Area of teaching specialization: Financial Accounting, Auditing


Degrees:

C.P.A., Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

B.S., Business Administration, University of Arizona

Sharon Worley

Area of Teaching Specialization: Humanities


Degrees:

Ph.D., Humanities, University of Texas at Dallas

M.A., Art History, Tufts University

B.S., Business Administration (Finance major), Ohio State University


Kamile Yagci

Area of Teaching Specialization: Physical Science/Physics


Degrees:

Ph.D., Physics, Southern Methodist University

M.S., Physics, Bosphorus University

B.S., Physics, Bosphorus University

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